Host organism: Zea mays (Maize)
Trait:
Modified composition, disease resistance
Project title:
Field trial for three CRISPR-Cas9 maize concepts
Company/Institution:
Corteva Agriscience
Year(s) of release:
2025, 2026
Period of release:
15/04/2025 until 30/11/2026
Location(s):
Merelbeke, Belgium
Number of sites:
1
Total surface:
less than 1000 m2
Containment measures:
Removal of male flowers, fence around the trial site, composting of remaining plant matter
Status:
Authorized
Type of procedure:
Standard procedure - Chapter II Royal Decree 21 February 2005
Information for the public
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Public information according to the provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC
B/BE/24/V7 - Informationsblatt für die Öffentlichkeit (vom Anmelder erstellt)Information related to the decision procedure
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12 March 2025: The Biosafety Advisory Council issues a positive advice (with conditions) for this trial
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9 April 2025: The Federal Ministers give a positive decision (with conditions) for this trial.