Mississippi | This was in the November 1 issue of the Louisiana Rice Research Station Newsletter: The rice variety Cheniere was not available for commercial production in 2007 because of the adventitous presence of Liberty Link traits that trace back to the 2003 foundation seed production. However, the 2005 foundation production tested negative for LL traits, and registered and certified seed that traced back to this source were produced by Louisiana seed rice growers in 2007. More than 1,100 acres of potential certified seed of Cheniere were entered for certified seed production, and more than 370 acres were entered for registered seed rice production with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. All of these fields were planted with seed that tested negative for LL traits. These fields must pass field inspection, and the seed harvested must pass laboratory analyses for this seed to be eligible for certification. It appears that seed will be available for this popular variety for 2008 commercial production. In addition, the Rice Research Station produced foundation seed (also subject to inspection) on 19.4 acres in 2007. ("Signed" at the bottom by Dr. Steve Linscombe)
Edited by Owen Taylor 11/1/2007 10:18
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