Date of publication: February 23,
2006
Source:
http://gmoinfo.jrc.it/gmp_browse_geninf.asp
Notification number: B/PL/04/02-02
Member State:Poland
Date of Acknowledgement:
Title of the Project:
Transgenic flax cultivation
Proposed period of release From:15/04/2006
To:15/09/2010
Name of the Institute(s) or Company(ies): Institute of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ,University of Wroclaw,
Poland;
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)
|
Common Name
|
Family Name
|
Genus |
Species
|
Subspecies
|
Cultivar/breeding line
|
| flax
|
linaceae |
linum
|
linum
usitatissimum |
|
Nike,
Linola |
2. Description of the traits and characteristics which have
been introduced or modified, including marker genes and previous
modifications:
Improvement of thermoplastic properties and elasticity of
flax fibres. Increasing of antioxidant capacity of flaxseeds.
Marker genes npt II (kanamycine resistance) i hyg (hygromycin
resistance).
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:
Genes encoding beta-ketothiolase (phb A), acetoacetyl-CoA
reductase (phb B) and PHB synthase (phb C)- enzymes of PHB
biosynthesis pathway; genes derived from Ralstonia eutropha.
Genes: chalcone synthase (CHS), chalcone isomerase (CHI) and
dihydroflavonone reductase (DFR)- were isolated from Petunia
hybrida.
6. Brief description of the method used for the genetic
modification:
The explants of flax hypocotyls and cotyledons were
transformed by incubation with suspension of recombined
Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
7. If the recipient or parental plant is a forest tree
species, describe ways and extent of dissemination and specific
factors affecting dissemination:
Not concerned
Experimental
Release
1. Purpose of the release:
The aim of the project is verification of genetically
improved transgenic plants properties in field trial; generated
plants were enriched in biodegradable plastic
(polyhydroxybutyrate). The goal is also to verify in field trial
transgenic plants with properties of high resistance to pathogen
infection and higher antioxidant capacity in seeds resulted from
flavonoids overproduction.
2. Geographical location of the site:
Wroclaw -Karlowice, plot. nr 26, AM-13, experimental fields
belonging to University of Wroclaw, Poland
3. Size of the site (m2):
400
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:
The performed previous releasing took place on the same
experimental field and no uncontrolled spread over of GMO was
observed and also another disadvantageous changes in environment
were not notified.
Environmental
Impact and Risk Management
Summary of the potential
environmental impact from the release of the GMPts:
Transgenic flax containing polyhydroxybutyrate has changed
thermoplastic properties, which leads to improvement of fibre
quality. The enlarging of flavonoids content caused increase in
pathogen resistance of plants and protect unsaturated fatty
acids from oxidation.
Obtained transgenic plants can not have selective dominance in
natural environment.
Brief description of any measures taken for the management of
risks:
During experiment the GMO trials will be controlled every
week.
Every year after the end of experiment the field will be
monitored at least once per month.
In case of any negative influence on natural environment the
cultivation will be destroyed by herbicide treatment.
The experimental field is secured by 4 m fence.
Summary of foreseen field trial studies focused to gain new
data on environmental and human health impact from the release:
We do not expect any influence on natural environment and
human health, it is unexpected any consequence of release of
transgenic plant to environment.
Final report
-
European
Commission administrative information
Consent given by the Competent
Authority: Not Known |
