Genetic control of Plutella xylostella in omics era. Issue 3 (20th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Wei; Yang, Feiying; Xu, Xuejiao; Kumar, Uttam; He, Weiyi; You, Minsheng
• Other Names: An Shiheng guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology. Volume 102:Issue 3(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-09-20
• Subjects: CRISPR/Cas9 -- diamondback moth -- genetic pest management -- genome editing -- omics; Insects -- Physiology -- Periodicals; Insect biochemistry -- Periodicals; 595.701572
• DOI: 10.1002/arch.21621
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-4462

Abstract

Abstract: Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), is a specialist pest on cruciferous crops of economic importance. The large‐scale use of chemical insecticides for the control of this insect pest has caused a number of challenges to agro‐ecosystems. With the advent of the omics era, genetic pest management strategies are becoming increasingly feasible and show a powerful potential for pest control. Here, we review strategies for using transgenic plants and sterile insect techniques for genetic pest management and introduce the major advances in the control of P. xylostella using a female‐specific RIDL (release of insects carrying a dominant lethal gene) strategy. Further, the advantages of gene drive developed in combination with sex determination and CRISPR/Cas9 systems are addressed, and the corresponding prospects and implementation issues are discussed. It is predictable that under the policy and regulation of professional committees, the genetic pest control strategy, especially for gene drive, will open a new avenue to sustainable pest management not only for P. xylostella but also for other insect pests. Abstract : Genetic control of Plutella xylostella .