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A genetic approach to containment and pest control
Reference
D16899
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Luke Alphey
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Oxford
Department
Zoology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
316,124
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/03/2002
End date
28/02/2005
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Modern agriculture must control pest species while minimising the environmental impact. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), in which sterile insects are released to mate with wild females is an attractive option. I have recently suggested that SIT could be improved using modern genetic techniques (Thomas et al, Science 2000). This approach also has potential use in the laboratory containment of pests. I propose to advance these ideas with laboratory studies aimed at constructing a working model.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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