Improvement on the genetic engineering of an invasive agricultural pest insect, the cherry vinegar fly, Drosophila suzukii
Abstract Background The invasive fly Drosophila suzukii has become an established fruit pest in Europe, the USA, and South America with no effective and safe pest management. Genetic engineering enables the development of transgene-based novel genetic control strategies against insect pests and dise...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMC Genetics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-00940-5 |