Proposed gene drive technology in the Myrtaceae family - CSIRO, Queensland

Intended use

To modify wild populations in Australia to render them resistant to the fungal pathogen Puccinia psidii.

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Gardiner DM

Institution

CSIRO, Queensland, Australia

Publications

Authors name for system

The proposals do not focus on any particular type of gene drive.

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

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