Proposed gene drive in Sitona lepidus - University of Otago

Clover root weevil

Intended use

Reduction of damage to clover caused by this species (in agricultural contexts)

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Dearden PK

Institution

University of Otago, New Zealand

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – proposal only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

Not stated – proposal only

Description

NA – proposal only

Notes on readiness of technology

This species is proposed as a target for control using gene drives in New Zealand.

Phenotype

NA – proposal only

Authors name for construct(s)

NA – proposal only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

Population suppression/eradication