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Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 3/15/2004 Publication Date: 7/1/2004 Citation: Niedz,R.P.2004.Genetic transformation to control diaprepes abbreviatus. Meeting Abstract. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Successfully controlling the Diaprepes root weevil by genetic transformation requires consideration of at least seven components. One, the control strategy must directly repel, inhibit the growth of, reduce the fecundity, kill the larval and/or adult stages of the insect, or indirectly result in an increase in the economic yield of the tree (e.g., Phytophthora resistance). Two, the control strategy is simple genetically and can be implemented via the insertion of one or two genes. Three, expression levels of the inserted gene(s) must be sufficient in the transgenic plants to control the insect. Four, the chosen plant type must be transformable. Five, suitable promoters are available to control the level, time, and location of gene expression. Six, the control strategy must be compatible with both the economical yield and environmental impact of the crop. Seven, deployment of these foreign genes must be consistent with insect resistance management (IRM) strategies. These seven components and their consideration in producing transgenic citrus trees resistant to the Diaprepes root weevil will be discussed. |
