SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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SCHEDULE 13G
(Rule 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULES 13d-1(b) (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED
PURSUANT TO 13d-2(b)
(AMENDMENT NO. ) 1
Senesco Technologies, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.01 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
817208 40 8
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(CUSIP Number)
September 9, 1999
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
|_| Rule 13d-1(b)
|X| Rule 13d-1(c)
|_| Rule 13d-1(d)
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(1) The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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CUSIP No. 817208 40 8 13G Page 2 of 5 Pages
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Christopher Forbes
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)|_|
(b)|_|
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.A.
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NUMBER OF
SHARES 5. SOLE VOTING POWER 336,938
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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER N/A
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EACH
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 336,938
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PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER N/A
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
336,938
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* |_|
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 5.3%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER:
The issuer of the securities to which this statement relates is
Senesco Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
The issuer's principal executive offices are located at 34
Chambers Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542.
ITEM 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
The person filing is Christopher Forbes.
ITEM 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
The principal business office is c/o Forbes, Inc., 60 Fifth
Avenue, New York, New York 10011.
ITEM 2(c). CITIZENSHIP:
The citizenship is U.S.A.
ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
The title of the class of securities is common stock, $0.01 par
value.
ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER:
The CUSIP number is 817208 40 8
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), OR 13d-2(b)
OR (c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
Selection of a filing category pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or
13d-2(b) or (c) is not applicable to Christopher Forbes.
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.
(a) The number of shares beneficially owned by Christopher
Forbes is 336,938, which includes 20,000 shares subject to
options which are currently exercisable.
(b) The percent of the class held by Christopher Forbes is 5.3%.
(c) (i) Christopher Forbes has sole power to vote or to direct
the vote of 336,938 shares, assuming the exercise of
the options.
(ii) The shared power to vote or to direct the vote of
shares is not applicable.
(iii) Christopher Forbes has sole power to dispose or to
direct the disposition of 336,938 shares, assuming the
exercise of the options.
(iv) The shared power to dispose or to direct the
disposition of shares is not applicable.
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.
Not applicable.
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ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH
ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING
COMPANY.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATIONS.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and
are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or
influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were
not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a
participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
November 9, 1999 /s/ Christopher Forbes
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Christopher Forbes (Stockholder)
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf
the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is
signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an
executive officer or general partner of the filing person), evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note. Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed
original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule
13d-7(b) for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001.).
