Homing CRISPR in Plutella xylostella - Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China

Diamond back moth

Intended use

Demonstration of a functional homing CRISPR gene drive system in this species, to allow development of systems for ‘genetic control of globally distributed pest P. xylostella'

Readiness of Technology

5 - Limited proof of concept in laboratory

Project leader

Yang G

Institution

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China

Publications

Asad et al., 2022

Authors name for system

CRISPR/Cas9-based gene drive (CCGD)

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

Homing CRISPR

For specialists

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 suppression/eradication