Corteva has submitted an application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for the approval of its GM maize event DP202216. Maize varieties containing event DP202216 have been genetically modified to increase and extend the expression of the zmm28 gene, reportedly resulting in maize with enhanced grain yield potential. In addition, the varieties also possess tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate through the expression of the phosphinothricinN-acetyltransferase (pat) gene. The period for public comment on the application will close on September 17th, 2020.