CSIRO Plans Limited Release of GM Wheat Varieties
March 20, 2009 |
Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has submitted an application to the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for the limited and controlled release of up to 16 genetically modified wheat varieties. Grain characteristics, particularly carbohydrate and protein composition, were altered in the transgenic lines. These characteristics influence baking qualities and nutritional characteristics, such as glycemic index and metabolic health. The GM wheat lines also contain a selectable marker gene (nptII) which confers resistance to certain antibiotics.
If approved, the release will take place in the Australian Capital Territory on a total area of up to 1 hectare between 2009 and 2012. OGTR has prepared a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) which concludes that the release poses negligible risks to people and the environment. OGTR seeks comment on the prepared RARMP.
For more information, contact ogtr@health.gov.au or http://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/dir092
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