Development of genetic control methods in two lepidopteran species

<p>The ability to genetically engineer insects has opened the door to the development of new pest control techniques, notably the improvement of the sterile insect technique (SIT), in which radiation-sterilised insects are mass-released to suppress the wild population. Genetics-based methods m...

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Main Authors: Rosas Martins, S, Sara Cristina Rosas Martins
Outros autores: Sinkins, S
Formato: Thesis
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2012
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