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Tracking plans to genetically modify wild species
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Proposed gene drive technology in trees
Trees
Trees
Intended use
To modify wild tree populations to spread 'climate resilience traits' or 'genetic defenses' against 'invasive pathogens'.
Readiness of Technology
1 - Gene drive proposed
Project leader
Vu GTH
Institution
University of Gottingen
Project leader
Gailing O
Institution
University of Gottingen
Publications
Cao et al., 2024
Authors name for system
Not stated
Class of Technology
Not stated
Field(s) of application
Conservation
Description of system
Proposed gene drive potentially based on published toxin antidote systems in Arabidopsis
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Research in target organism
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Research in model organism
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Intended for release
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Intended direct effects
Population modification/replacement