Deliberate release into the
environment of GMOs for any other purposes than placing on the
market:
Application for the deliberate release
of linseed lines genetically modified for altered oil
composition in seed (2005-2009) - Plant Science Sweden AB |
Date of publication: December 16, 2004
Source:
http://gmoinfo.jrc.it/gmp_browse_geninf.asp
Notification
report
General information
Notification Number:
B/SE/04/8254
Member State: Sweden
Date of Acknowledgement: 30/11/2004
Title of the Project:
Application for the deliberate release of linseed lines
genetically modified for altered oil composition in seed
(2005-2009).
Proposed period of release From:01/04/2005
To:31/10/2009
Name of the Institute(s) or Company(ies): Plant
Science Sweden AB;
3. Is the same GMPt release planned elsewhere in the
Community?
No
4 - Has the same GMPt been notified elsewhere by the same
notifier?
No
Genetically
modified plant
1. Complete name of the
recipient or parental plant(s)
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Common Name
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Family Name
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Genus |
Species
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Subspecies
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Cultivar/breeding line
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| flax
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linaceae |
linum
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linum
usitatissimum |
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Flanders |
2. Description of the traits and characteristics which have
been introduced or modified, including marker genes and previous
modifications:
Genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis have been
introduced into linseed in order to alter the fatty acid
composition towards very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
The neomycin phosphotransferase II gene is used as selectable
marker gene.
Genetic
modification
3. Type of genetic
modification:
Insertion;
4. In case of insertion of genetic material, give the source
and intended function of each constituent fragment of the region
to be inserted:
-A gene encoding a D6-Elongase from Physcomitrella patens
connected to the usp (unknown seed protein) promoter from Vicia
faba and the ocs (octopin synthase) terminator from
Agrobacterium tumefaciens;
-a gene encoding a D6-desaturase from Phaeodactylum tricornutum
connected to the usp (unknown seed protein) promoter from Vicia
faba and the ocs (octopin synthase) terminator from
Agrobacterium tumefaciens;
-a gene encoding a D5-desaturase from Phaeodactylum tricornutum
connected to the usp (unknown seed protein) promoter from Vicia
faba and the ocs (octopin synthase) terminator from
Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
-The selectable marker gene neomycin phosphotransferase II
flanked by the nos promoter and the ATG7 polyadenylation region
from Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
6. Brief description of the method used for the genetic
modification:
A standard Agrobacterium tumefaciens based transformation
system was used for transformation of linseed.
7. If the recipient or parental plant is a forest tree
species, describe ways and extent of dissemination and specific
factors affecting dissemination:
Not applicable.
Experimental
Release
1. Purpose of the release:
Evaluation of trait performance under field conditions and
selection of lines for further testing and analysis of the
trait.
2. Geographical location of the site:
Municipalities of Eslöv, Kristianstad, Svalöv, Klippan and
Vara.
3. Size of the site (m2):
Total Area will not exceed 15 ha.
4. Relevant data regarding previous releases carried out with
the same GM-plant, if any, specifically related to the potential
environmental and human health impacts from the release:
No previous releases have been carried out.
Environmental
Impact and Risk Management
Summary of the potential
environmental impact from the release of the GMPts:
The genetically modified linseed lines show an altered fatty
acid composition in seeds towards very long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids. No difference regarding persistence
in agricultural habitats or invasiveness in natural habitats
compared to conventional linseed is expected. Nor is it expected
that a selective advantage or disadvantage is conferred to the
GM lines via the introduced trait. Due to the measures to be
taken during the release (distance to or absence of cultivated
and wild relatives) and linseed as a self-pollinating crop is
the potential for permanent gene transfer will be virtually
excluded. Interactions of the GM linseed lines with non-target
species and resulting effects will be comparable to those of
conventional linseed varieties. The potential of altered fatty
acid composition in seed resulting in any effects on animal
health from contact or consumption is considered negligible.
Measures in place under current field trials in relation to
handling, harvest, storing, transport or disposition will
further minimize the probability of any negative effects on
health or environment. No effects are expected on biogeochemical
processes from the predicted trait. The GM linseed lines will be
cultivated under conventional agricultural practices.
Brief description of any measures taken for the management of
risks:
The distance from the nearest cultivation of linseed will be
at least 400 m. Sowing- and harvesting machinery will be cleaned
on site to prevent the dispersal of GM seed. Harvested seed
material will be transported from the site in closed and labeled
containers to the laboratories for analyses. Remaining seed will
be inactivated. Vegetative plant material will be chopped and
worked into the soil. The area will be controlled for
volunteers. During the vegetation period and the monitoring
period, the project leader and trained personnel will observe
the trial site.
Summary of foreseen field trial studies focused to gain new
data on environmental and human health impact from the release:
Not applicable. |
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