Deliberate release into the
environment of GMOs for any other purposes than placing on the
market:
Field trial program of genetically
modified corn hybrids containing resistance to certain
Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects and tolerance to two
herbicides. |
Date of publication: January 19,
2005
Source:
http://gmoinfo.jrc.it/gmp_browse_geninf.asp
Notification
report
General information
Notification Number: B/HU/04/12
Member State: Hungary
Date of Acknowledgement: 13/12/2004
Title of the Project:
Field trial program of genetically
modified corn hybrids containing resistance to certain
Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects and tolerance to two
herbicides.
Proposed period of release From:01/04/2005
To:31/10/2008
Name of the Institute(s) or Company(ies): Dow
AgroSciences Hungary Kft.;
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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| maize
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poaceae |
zea
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zea
mays |
mays
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experimental hybrid 1507x59122xNK603 |
2. Description of the traits and characteristics which have
been introduced or modified, including marker genes and previous
modifications:
These corn lines are described as follows: the first corn
line - a conventional cross of two genetically modified maize
lines (event DAS-01507-1 and event DAS-59122-7) resistant to
certain Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects and tolerant to
glufosinate-ammonium herbicide (by the introduction of cry34Ab1,
cry35Ab1, cry1F and pat genes) (event 1507x59122); the second
corn line – a genetically modified maize line (event NK603)
which is tolerant to glyphosate herbicides (by the introduction
of cp4 epsps gene)(event NK603).These events are conventionally
crossed together (hybrid event 1507x59122xNK603).
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:
The corn hybrid 1507x59122xNK603 obtained by traditional
crossing of two genetically modified corn lines, 1507x59122 and
NK603 contains
o the cry1F gene isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis for
resistance to certain Lepidopteran insects,
o the cry34/35Ab1 gene isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis for
resistance to certain Coleopteran insects,
o the pat gene from Streptomyces viridochromogenes for tolerance
to glufosinate ammonium herbicide,
o the cp4epsps gene from Agrobacterium tumefaciens for tolerance
to glyphosate herbicide.
6. Brief description of the method used for the genetic
modification:
No new genetic modification has been implemented in the
production of 1507 (x) NK603 (x) 59122 maize, since it was
produced through a series of traditional breeding crosses
between DAS-59122-7, DAS-01507-1, and NK603 maize.
DAS-01507-1 maize was obtained by insertion of an insert which
contains the cry1F and pat coding into maize cells using the
particle acceleration method.
NK603 maize has been genetically modified to express cp4 epsps
gene.
DAS-59122-7 maize was genetically modified using the
Agrobacterium mediated transformation method. The insert
contains cry34Ab1, cry35Ab1 and pat genes.
7. If the recipient or parental plant is a forest tree
species, describe ways and extent of dissemination and specific
factors affecting dissemination:
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Experimental
Release
1. Purpose of the release:
The purpose of the trials is to collect data on the efficacy
in controlling certain lepidopteran and coleopteran insect pests
and on the expression of the proteins produced, in comparison
with the non-genetically modified equivalent hybrid.
2. Geographical location of the site:
Locations in year 2005:
Biatorbágy; 01063
Herceghalom; 0293
Gyula; K0505/16-18
Szolnok; 0651/1
In the following 4 years, 4 field trials/year considered.
3. Size of the site (m2):
Each of the 4 sites for 2005 will have 400 m2 sown with the
particular genetically modified plants concerned by this
application; the total surface area taken up by this trial (all
varieties and borders) is about 1000 m².
In the following 4 years, 4 field trials/year considered,
approximately 6400 m² of the particular genetically modified
plants will be drilled all together.
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:
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Environmental
Impact and Risk Management
Summary of the potential
environmental impact from the release of the GMPts:
(1) Potential environment effect arising from the release of
GM organisms, if it differs from the similar release or
distribution of the recipient or parental organism:
The possibility that the genetically modified plants become more
persistent than parent or recipient plants in an agricultural
area or more invasive in a natural habitat is low as maize is
not persistent in an agricultural area and the tested
transformation does not change this characteristic. There are no
sexually compatible species for maize as far as maize is
concerned in Europe therefore selective advantages or
disadvantages conferred to other sexually compatible plant
species, that could result from the transfer of genetic material
of the genetically modified plant, are not possible.
Environmental effect of the GMHP and the target organisms, if it
differs from the one of the recipient / parental organism(s)
The only target organisms of this genetically modified plant are
certain Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects sensitive to
Bacillus thuringiensis protein. The only possible impact, with a
very low probability, is that the target Coleopteran and
Lepidopteran develop a resistance to either the Cry34/35 or
Cry1F protein. If this happened, there would not be any
developmental advantage gained by these insects, the only
inconvenience would be that the genetically modified plants
would not be effective against these Coleopteran or Lepidopteran
pests.
In the light of current knowledge and existing experience with
Bt maize products, a detailed proposal for an insect resistance
management (IRM) strategy will be developed in the context of
product stewardship when the GM maize is placed on the market.
(2) Potential environmental effect of the potential interactions
with non-target organisms, if it differs from the one of the
recipient / parental organism(s):
a) Effect on the biodiversity on the area of application:
The GM plants have no invasive potential and no wild relative.
So no potential effects are expected on the plant environment.
b) Effect on the biodiversity on other natural environment:
The GM plants have no invasive potential and no wild relatives.
So no potential effects are expected on the plant environment.
c) Effect of the pollinatants:
The proteins produced by the GM plants have not shown any animal
toxicity except for the target insects.
d) Effect on the endangered animals:
The proteins produced by the GM plants have not shown any animal
toxicity except for the target insects.
Brief description of any measures taken for the management of
risks:
(1) Distance from other sexually compatible plant species,
both wild relatives and cultivated crops:
There are no sexually compatible wild relative species likely to
cross with corn in Europe. One of the following measures are
planned by the notifier to aviod outcrossing with cultivated
maize varieties: tassel bagging, detasseling or distance in
excess of 500m.
(2) Any measures to minimize or prevent the dissemination of
pollen or seeds:
The shedding of pollen from the genetically modified plants is
planned to be controlled by bagging before the pollen shed, the
plants which will not been self-pollinated will be detassled or
a distance of 500 m will be used.
Seed dispersal of individual kernels does not occur. They are
fixed on a cob and enclosed in many husks that protect the seeds
from outside contact.
For this trial, a few seeds will need to be collected for
analysis. This will be done by sampling the whole ear and
destroying the remaining ear and unused seeds.
(3) Specific instructions relating to storage and handling:
It is important to store and handle research seed apart from
other seed to eliminate possibilities of potential
contamination. Packages of seed must be labelled properly to
avoid mixing. During storage seed should be kept in a secure
environment to avoid potential contamination, theft or
vandalism. For shipping double containment of primary package
(i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary) is required to ensure the
containment of seed should a shipping container be compromised.
(4)Description of post-release treatment methods for the site:
At the end of the release all remaining plant material that has
not been harvested for analyses are planned to be destroyed by
chopping and incorporating into the soil.
Volunteer maize will be monitored. During the fallow winter
period, an adapted herbicide treatment (other than
glufosinate-ammonium and glyphosate herbicides) will be made in
order to ensure destruction.
(5) Description of post-release treatment methods for the
genetically modified plant material including wastes:
Waste from genetically-modified plants produced by the release
are planned to be destroyed by incorporation into the soil.
(6) Description of monitoring plans and techniques:
The sites will be visited regularly for agronomic and
experimentation needs and for protection. These visits will also
enable plant development and the non-dispersal of material to be
monitored.
(7) Description of any emergency plans:
The regular monitoring of the trials will enable immediate
identification of any unwanted event or development.
In case of an emergency the trial could be destructively stopped
by application of an herbicide other than glufosinate and
glyphosate or by mechanical destruction and incorporation into
the soil.
Pollen flow from the genetically modified plants will be
controlled, prior to pollen shed, by tassel bagging or
detasselling. 500 m isolation distance from other corn fields.
(8) Measures to be taken in the case of an unintentional release
or wrong use:
It is important to notify the proper authorities of misuse or
loss of containment. Such cases will be addressed as soon as
possible from knowledge of the incident. Areas in question will
be remediated through immediate containment of spilt grain or
destruction of the offending plants as necessary.
Summary of foreseen field trial studies focused to gain new
data on environmental and human health impact from the release:
The notifier does not plan to carry out field trials
concerning the environmental and human health impacts of the GM
maize. |
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