Preliminary work towards CRISPR based gene drives in Anastrepha ludens - USDA

Mexican fruit fly

Intended use

Reduction of damage to fruit crops caused by this species

Readiness of Technology

3 - Preliminary laboratory work published

Project leader

Geib SM

Institution

Daniel K. Inouye US Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – preliminary study only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

Preliminary study only, but development of CRISPR methods in this species points towards CRISPR based gene drive design.

Description

Authors suggest use of gene drive to spread sterility or ‘other deleterious traits’.

Notes on readiness of technology

Testing CRISPR mediated gene knockout in this species.

Phenotype

NA – preliminary study only

Authors name for construct(s)

NA – preliminary study only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

Population suppression/eradication