Marketing PGS' Genetically Modified Crop Plants including Rape Seed

JIRCAS international symposium series
ISSN 13406108
書誌レコードID(総合目録DB) AA1100908X
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By early 1995, Plant Genetic Systems N .V. (PGS) obtained in Canada all approvals for cultivation of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) hybrids and consumption of derived products. The production of these hybrids is based on a new hybrid system, developed and introduced by PGS using genetic engineering. In order to obtain these approvals, specific research was conducted in support of the environmental impact assessment as well as the demonstration of substantial equivalence. The experimental steps for the characterization are summarized, including molecular aspects, agronomic evaluation, designs for ecological interaction and confirmation of nutritional wholesomeness. For some experimental approaches, e.g. on ecological interactions, experiments needed to be designed or tailored for assessment of oilseed rape. Based on this original work, routine tests have been developed. The scientific part of the presentation will be finalized with an overview of how the assessment of biosafety aspects is now fully integrated in these development schemes. The Canadian approvals were a first confirmation of the validity of the biosafety claims. PGS' hybrid oilseed rape was further cleared for growing in Europe and for import in the USA. All submissions have been made to possibly allow import in Japan. In other areas of interest, submissions have been prepared either for import or for cultivation. The main elements of the data package are applicable in all regulatory procedures. It is therefore anticipated that based on the first products, further international harmonization and eventually recognition of assessments will be realized.
Finally, information will be presented on the public interest in these developments. While different types of response - ranging from interested curiosity to political commitment - are recognized in every area of the world, the way public interest is shown is more related to cultural background. Appreciating these differences is a prerequisite for appropriate communication. We will give some examples of the PGS' communication scheme, which is aimed at listening to questions and concerns while responding in a very open and respectful atmosphere.
The first oilseed rape hybrids are now growing over a large acreage in Canada. PGS 3850 and PGS 3880, were recognized by the Western Canada Canola and Rapeseed Recommending Committee as top varieties. The Canadian farmers - and later also the European - will benefit from the improved agronomic performance. Through more uniform and reliable harvest of high quality oilseed rape, also importing countries will enjoy the introduction of hybrid oilseed rape.
In addition to hybrid oilseed rape, PGS is active in developing the hybrid system and insect tolerance in corn and vegetables.
These projects are also at the verge of market introduction and the appropriate regulatory procedures have been initiated.
作成者 P. L. J. Rüdelsheim
公開者 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
オンライン掲載日
5
開始ページ 199
終了ページ 206
言語 eng

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