Biotech Updates

CSIRO Submits Application for Controlled Release of GM Wheat and Barley

February 13, 2009

Australia’s CSIRO has submitted a license application to the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator for an intentional release of genetically modified (GM) wheat and barley into the Australian Capital Territory. CSIRO will conduct a field trial at its research facility of 17 wheat lines and ten barley lines that have been genetically modified to improve the plants’ ability to use nutrients from the soil.

Visit http://www.ogtr.gov.au/ for details of the application.