IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY | COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES | PLANT SCIENCES INSTITUTE

1. Submit  2. APHIS  3. Analysis   4. Plantlets or Seed

Obtain APHIS notification or permit


In order to receive transgenic material (callus, plants, or seeds) for your laboratory, an APHIS Interstate Movement Permit or an APHIS Notification Letter is required. If you already know which document you need, please click on the links below. If you are uncertain about the document you need, please answer the questions listed and you will be directed to the proper document.


APHIS Permit         APHIS Notification


Note: This is a recommendation of which to apply for. The Plant Transformation Facility cannot guarantee that this determination is 100% accurate for your project. If you have questions or concerns, please contact APHIS directly.


1. Are you interested in Agrobacterium-mediated transformation services?

2. Is your gene of interest intended for pharmaceutical use?

3. Is your gene of interest a transposable element?

4. Does expression of your gene result in plant disease?

5. Does expression of your gene cause the production of an infectious entity?

6. Is expression of your gene toxic to non-target organisms?

7. Does your gene feed or live on the plant?

8. Does your gene pose a risk of creation of new viruses?

9. Is your gene derived from a human or animal pathogen?

10. Is your gene derived from a bacteria, fungi, or virus that attacs plants?