Host organism: Populus tremula x Populus alba (Populus x canescens) (Grey poplar)
Trait:
modified lignin
Project title:
Field evaluation of poplars with a modified wood composition
Company/Institution:
VIB
Year(s) of release:
01/05/2014 to 31/04/2021
Effective year(s) of release:
2014, 2015, 2016
Location(s):
On grounds belonging to the ILVO research institute on the border of the municipalities of Wetteren and Melle
Number of sites:
1
Total surface:
about 1300 m2
Monitoring measures:
During the trial: removal of root suckers, visual control of the flowering and removal of the flowers; all harvested woody material will be chopped inside the fence and the machineries that are used to harvest and chop the wood will be cleaned at the trial site to prevent dispersal of plant material. After the trial: removal and monitoring of root suckers until the moment that 2 years have passed after the last observed root suckers.
Status:
approved
Type of procedure:
Standard procedure - Chapter II Royal Decree 21 February 2005
Information for the public
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Public information presented according to the provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC
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B/BE/13/V1 - Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF)Information related to the decision procedure
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2 October 2013 - The Biosafety Advisory Council issues a positive advice (with conditions) for this field trial
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05/12/2013 - The Federal Ministers gave a positive decision for this trial