Proposed gene drive of unspecified type in Rattus exulans - University of Adelaide

Polynesian rat

Intended use

To control/ eliminate invasive populations on islands

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Thomas PQ

Institution

University of Adelaide, Australia

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – proposal only

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

Not specified – t-haplotype and homing CRISPR both mentioned

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