Request submitted march 20th 2024
The current status of the application can be seen at www.protectedsite.ch under "News".
B/CH/24/01 (B24001): Application to release genetically modified wheat to select for pathogen resistances
Publication in the Federal Law Gazette (BBl):
BBI 2024 1474 - Gesuch um Bewilligung eines Freisetzungsversuchs mit gentechnisch verändertem Weizen
Applicant: Agroscope
Organism: wheat
Property: increased genetic variation
Genetic modification:
- Method: Mutagenesis by treatment with the TEgenesis method, which stimulates the activity of endogenous transposons
- Gene of interest: Genes that influence disease resistance.
Purpose of experiment:
- Characterisation of TEgenesis-treated plants under field conditions;
- Selection of disease-resistant lines;
- Clarification of biosafety-related aspects of the release of TEgenesis-treated wheat.
Location of experiment:
Protected site of Agroscope at the site of Zurich, Reckenholz, Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zurich
Duration of experiment: autumn 2024 to autumn 2029
Legal basis:
- Gene Technology Act (GTA)
- Release Ordinance (RO)
Last modification 08.05.2024
