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Insect population suppression using engineered insects
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Springer
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2008
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Chapter in book titled "Transgenesis and the Management of Vector-Borne Disease"
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© Lands Bioscience and Springer
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Abstract:
Suppression or elimination of vector populations is a tried and tested method for reducing vector borne disease and a key component of integrated control programmes. Genetic methods have the potential to provide new and improved methods for vector control. The required genetic technology is simpler than that required for strategies based on population replacement and is likely to be available earlier. In particular genetic methods that enhance the sterile insect technique (eg RIDL (TM)) are already available for some species.
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Suppression or elimination of vector populations is a tried and tested method for reducing vector borne disease and a key component of integrated control programmes. Genetic methods have the potential to provide new and improved methods for vector control. The required genetic technology is simpler than that required for strategies based on population replacement and is likely to be available earlier. In particular genetic methods that enhance the sterile insect technique (eg RIDL (TM)) are already available for some species.
- GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology
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Identifier (ISBN, ISSN, etc.)
ISBN: 978-0-0387-78224-9
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Book