Applications of gene drive systems for population suppression of insect pests
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007485322000268
Abstract: Abstract Population suppression is an effective way for controlling insect pests and disease vectors, which cause significant damage to crop and spread contagious diseases to plants, animals and humans. Gene drive systems provide innovative opportunities… read more here.
Keywords: drive systems; gene; population suppression; gene drive ... See more keywords
Toxicity of Baits and Their Effects on Population Suppression of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae): Implications for Field Management
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa035
Abstract: Abstract Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830) is the main pest of fruit in southern Brazil. The use of toxic baits is one of the alternatives for its management. In this study, the toxic baits Anamed +… read more here.
Keywords: anastrepha fraterculus; field; 000 liter; management ... See more keywords
Genetically engineered insects with sex-selection and genetic incompatibility enable population suppression
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.71230
Abstract: Engineered Genetic Incompatibility (EGI) is a method to create species-like barriers to sexual reproduction. It has applications in pest control that mimic Sterile Insect Technique when only EGI males are released. This can be facilitated… read more here.
Keywords: population suppression; incompatibility; insects; genetic incompatibility ... See more keywords