Split homing CRISPR in Drosophila suzukii - North Carolina State University

Spotted winged drosophila

Intended use

Reduction of damage to soft fruit crops (e.g. cherries) caused by this species

Readiness of Technology

5 - Limited proof of concept in laboratory

Project leader

Scott MJ

Institution

North Carolina State University, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

CRISPR/Cas9-based split homing gene drive targeting doublesex

Class of Technology

Split homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Agriculture

Description of system

Split 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