Proposed gene drive in Tanacetum vulgare - University of Minnesota

Common tansy

Intended use

To reduce or eliminate invasive populations of this species in North America where it is impacting biodiversity or agriculture.

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Croghan L

Institution

University of Minnesota, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

The proposal is for 'a suppression drive that specifically knocks-out female fertility'

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Conservation

Description of system

NA – proposal only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

Population suppression/eradication