Request authorised March 2, 2020
B/CH/18/03 (B18003): Application to release genetically modified maize strains with improved resistance against phytopathogenic fungi for experimental purposes
The current status of the application can be seen at www.protectedsite.ch under "News".
Publication in the Federal Law Gazette (BBl):
Applicant: University of Zurich, Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology
Organism: Maize
Property: improved resistance against phytopathogenic fungi
Genetic modification:
- Gene of interest
- Native Lr34 promotor sequence from wheat
- Fungi resistance gene Lr34 from wheat
- Native Lr34 termination sequence from wheat
- Marker gene
- Promoter: Ubiquitin promoter from maize
- Selection marker gene: hpt from Escherichia coli
- Terminator: 35S termination sequence from the cauliflower mosaic virus
Purpose of experiment:
- Assessment of the transgenic plants’ resistance against fungal diseases in field conditions
- Analysis of possible effects of the transgene on the plants
- Clarification of biosafety aspects related to the release of transgenic maize
Location of experiment:
- Protected site of Agroscope at the site of Zurich, Reckenholz, Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zurich
Duration of experiment: spring 2019 to autumn 2023
Legal basis:
- Gene Technology Act (GTA)
- Release Ordinance (RO)
Decision:
Monitoring:
Last modification 28.02.2023
