Preliminary work towards CRISPR based gene drives in Bactrocera dorsalis - Hainan University

Oriental fruit fly

Intended use

Reduction of damage to vegetable, fruit and nut crops caused by this species

Readiness of Technology

3 - Preliminary laboratory work published

Project leader

Yan R

Institution

Hainan University

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – preliminary study only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

CRISPR based gene drive

Description

Authors suggest use of CRISPR based gene drive for ‘population control’

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