FORM-II B
MINISTRY
OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
Application
for Environmental Approval of Transgenic Plants
(Genetically
Modified Plants)
a) Not all
the points included will apply to every case. It is to be expected, therefore,
that individual applicant will address only the particular parameters that are
appropriate to individual situations. In each case where it is not technically
possible or it does not appear necessary to give the information, the reasons
shall be stated.
b) The
details required in response to each parameter is also likely to vary according
to the nature and scale of the proposed release.
c) The
description of the methods used or the reference to the standardized or
internationally recognized methods shall also be mentioned in the proforma
together with the name of the body or bodies responsible for carrying out the
studies.
1.
Name of the applicant:
2.
Name of the organization:
3.
Approval required :
(i)
Production
(ii)
Import/export
(iii)
Release/marketing
(a) Imported
material
(b) Indigenously
developed material
1.Identification
of the Transgenic Plant
(i)Donor
species
(ii)Recipient
Plant Species
2.Risk Assessment
(i)
Are they harmful species or closely related to any such
species?
(ii)
Are they harmful to man, animal, plant or environment?
3.Anticipated
or actual expression of the incorporated genetic material in the plant
(i) Modified Plant (ii) Non-modified Plant
(a)Morphology
(b)Physiology
(c)Number
of copies of the genes incorporated
(d)Products
4.Purpose of the experimental
design:
(i)Resistance
to pesticides
(ii)Resistance
to biotic stress
(iii)Resistance
to abiotic stress
(iv)Metabolites
(v)Any
other
5.Details of the experimental
system
(i)
Nature of gene
(ii)
Vector/vector agent used for gene transfer
(iii)
Testing procedure for transgene
6.Safeguards required for field
release
(i)
Biological
(ii)
Physical
7.Site for field trials
8.Mode of propagation/pollination
9.Regulatory status in
India/abroad (enclose certificate duly signed by applicant)
Applicant’s signature with
seal