Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO] on an application (Reference EFSA-GMO-UK-2005-14) for the placing on the market of genetically modified potato EH92-527-1 with altered starch composition, for production of starch and food/feed uses, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from BASF plant science

EFSA Journal

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2006, Pages

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amylopectin; amylose; Directive 2001 18 EC; Directive 90 220 EEC; EH92 527 1; environment; food feed safety; GMO; human health; kanamycin; potato; Regulation (EC) 1829 2003; Solanum tuberosum; starch

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EID: 85078387673     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2006.324     Document Type: Article

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