Potential role of genetic engineering in pest management

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Title
Potential role of genetic engineering in pest management
Author(s)
K Kwon; B J Kim; Kweon Yu; O Y Kwon
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Life Science, vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 955-961
Publication Year
2013
Abstract
Genetic engineering, which was started by the E. coli gene manipulation, has led to rapid development in all area of life sciences. Recently, genetic engineering, which is an insertion or a removal technique of a specific gene on chromosomes, has been established and is usefully available in the applied life sciences including medicine and agriculture. In this review, we briefly explain pest management focusing on Release of Insects carrying a Dominant Lethal (RIDL) that is a highly economic and environment- friendly method of biological pest control. Although at present RIDL confronts many difficulties in applying directly in fields, it will be one of the best methods for the pest management in the near future without pesticides and disturbing ecosystem by the continued development of genetic engineering. However, these powerful techniques must be considered with great care to avoid harm to ecosystem.
Keyword
Release of Insects carrying a Dominant Lethal (RIDL)pest managementGenetic engineering
ISSN
I000-0128
Publisher
Korea Soc-Assoc-Inst
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.5352/JLS.2013.23.7.955
Type
Article
Appears in Collections:
Ochang Branch Institute > Division of National Bio-Infrastructure > 1. Journal Articles
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