Preliminary work towards a homing CRISPR gene drive in Varroa destructor - Purdue University

Varroa mite

Intended use

Suppression or eradication of varroa mites from honeybee colonies to prevent harm to the colony and honey production.

Readiness of Technology

2a - Gene drive proposed with supporting theoretical work

Project leader

Harpur BA

Institution

Purdue University, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

(homing) CRISPR Cas9 gene drive

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

Homing CRISPR

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