If an unmodified, wild Agrobacterium Rhizogenes is used to produce hairy root, is it catheterized as GMO? where i can find regulations for this?

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Monday, 06/25/2018 15:45

In addition to the below, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates the use and release of plant pathogens, either genetically engineered or not. The Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), which is within APHIS, has recently replied to a request for guidance on the use of naturally occurring isolate of Agrobacterium rhizogenes  - to induce a reduction in height in ornamental kalanchoe plants. You can find the BRS response regarding the regulatory status of the resulting plants here.