Gene drive strategies of pest control in agricultural systems: Challenges and opportunities

Autor: Mathieu Legros, John M. Marshall, Sarina Macfadyen, Keith R. Hayes, Andy Sheppard, Luke G. Barrett

Publikováno v: Evolutionary Applications, Vol 14, Iss 9, Pp 2162-2178 (2021)

Abstract Recent advances in gene‐editing technologies have opened new avenues for genetic pest control strategies, in particular around the use of gene drives to suppress or modify pest populations. Significant uncertainty, however, surrounds the a

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Host Specificity and Preliminary Impact of Lepidapion argentatum (Coleoptera, Brentidae), a Biocontrol Candidate for French Broom (Genista monspessulana, Fabaceae)

Autor: Elven Kerdellant, Thierry Thomann, Andy Sheppard, René F. H. Sforza

Publikováno v: Insects, Vol 12, Iss 8, p 691 (2021)

French broom (Genista monspessulana) (Fabaceae) is a perennial species native to the Mediterranean basin. Introduced in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, it is currently invasive in California and Australia. The current research is focused on

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Detailed assessment of the reported economic costs of invasive species in Australia

Autor: Phillip J. Haubrock, Franck Courchamp, Phillip Cassey, Lindell Andrews, Andrew J. Hoskins, Boris Leroy, Christophe Diagne, Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Andy Sheppard, Brad Page, Ross N. Cuthbert

Publikováno v: NeoBiota, Vol 67, Iss, Pp 511-550 (2021)
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NeoBiota, 2021, 67, pp.511-550. ⟨10.3897/neobiota.67.58834⟩
Bradshaw, C J A, Hoskins, A J, Haubrock, P J, Cuthbert, R N, Diagne, C, Leroy, B, Andrews, L, Page, B, Cassey, P, Sheppard, A W & Courchamp, F 2021, ' Detailed assessment of the reported economic costs of invasive species in Australia ', NeoBiota, vol. 67, pp. 511-550 . https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.67.58834

The legacy of deliberate and accidental introductions of invasive alien species to Australia has had a hefty economic toll, yet quantifying the magnitude of the costs associated with direct loss and damage, as well as for management interventions, re

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https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.67.58834

Gene technologies in weed management: a technical feasibility analysis

Autor: Donald M. Gardiner, Luke G. Barrett, Nagalingam Kumaran, Mathieu Legros, Anupma Choudhary, S. Raghu, Andy Sheppard

Publikováno v: Current Opinion in Insect Science. 38:6-14

With the advent of new genetic technologies such as gene silencing and gene drive, efforts to develop additional management tools for weed management is gaining significant momentum. These technologies promise novel ways to develop sustainable weed c

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2019.12.003

Assessing unregulated electricity consumption in a case study university

Autor: Sarah Mander, Andy Sheppard, Christina Birch, Rodger Edwards

Publikováno v: Building Services Engineering Research and Technology. 41:305-314

Energy consumption in buildings varies considerably depending on type and usage. However, monitoring and regulation of electrical power consumption due to user-related activities are not presently embedded in current English Building Regulations. The

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https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624419891554