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Concept: accidental release of organisms in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/28
Preferred label accidental release of organisms
Definition Genetically engineered organisms that are released in the environment by mistake; once released they may exhibit some previously unknown pathogenicity, might take over from some naturally occurring bacteria (possibly having other positive functions which thus are lost) or pass on some unwanted trait to such indigenous bacteria. There is also concern that an uncontrolled genetic mutation could produce a form with hazardous consequences for the environment.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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