Preliminary work towards a homing CRISPR gene drive in Trichosurus vulpecula - Lincoln University, New Zealand

Brushtail possum

Intended use

To control or eradicate this invasive species in New Zealand to reduce damage to native trees and the spread of bovine tuberculosis

Readiness of Technology

2b - Gene drive proposed with preliminary laboratory work funded

Project leader

Penman DR

Institution

Lincoln University, New Zealand

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – proposal only

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Conservation

Description of system

Homing CRISPR

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

Population suppression/eradication