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EU identification numberB/BE/00/V4
Institution/CompanyAventis CropScience
Year of release2000
Title of projectField evaluation of genetically modified, fungaldisease resistant oilseed rape.
Organism Common NameOilseed rape
Organism Scientific NameBrassica napus
Kingdomplant
Traitfungal disease-R, glufosinate-R
Total surfacespring: 3.190 m2
Period of releaseoilseed rape: April-October
Number of sites1
LocationsAfsnee
Containment measuresAccording to the Belgian protocol for Brassicaceae(valid for the year 2000). The plot has to be free of seed drill. Isolationdistance of 1000 m to neighbouring commercial Brassica fields. The trialhas to be executed the midst of a corn crop. Non harvested oilseed rapewill be destructed. Post-harvest germed seedlings will be destructed. 
MonitoringA year after experimentation the cultivationof Brassicaca will be forbidden and the field will be followed as longas regrowths are observable: destruction of volunteers and wild relatives.
RemarksRepetition of B/BE/99/VW2 The trial has to beexecuted the midst of a corn crop.
Type of procedureClassical procedure - Art. 9§1 of RoyalDecision
Advisory BodyBiosafety Advisory Council
AdvicePositive with conditions
Competent AuthorityMinister of Agriculture
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