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2006-12-04 |

Defra approves GM potato research trials

Defra has approved an application by the organisation BASF to undertake research trials of a GM disease-resistant potato. The trials will take place on two sites in England, starting in 2007. The BASF application has been evaluated by the independent expert group, the Advisory Committee of Releases to the Environment (ACRE). It is satisfied that the trials will not result in any adverse effect on human health or the environment. The GM potato, developed by BASF, is resistant to late potato blight. This can be a significant disease problem for UK potato growers, who normally combat it by applying chemical fungicides.

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2006-12-04 |

Defra approves GM potato research trials

Defra has approved an application by the organisation BASF to undertake research trials of a GM disease-resistant potato. The trials will take place on two sites in England, starting in 2007. The BASF application has been evaluated by the independent expert group, the Advisory Committee of Releases to the Environment (ACRE). It is satisfied that the trials will not result in any adverse effect on human health or the environment. The GM potato, developed by BASF, is resistant to late potato blight. This can be a significant disease problem for UK potato growers, who normally combat it by applying chemical fungicides.

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