Genes in new environments: genetics and evolution in biological control

The availability of new genetic technologies has positioned the field of biological control as a test bed for theories in evolutionary biology and for understanding practical aspects of the release of genetically manipulated material. Purposeful introductions of pathogens, parasites, predators and h...

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Published inNature reviews. Genetics Vol. 4; no. 11; pp. 889 - 899
Main Authors Roderick, George K, Navajas, Maria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group 01.11.2003
Subjects
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Biological control
Biological Evolution
Colonization
Developmental biology
Environment
Evolution
Evolutionary biology
Evolutionary genetics
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetic engineering
Genetic markers
Genetically engineered organisms
Genetically modified organisms
Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution
Genotypes
Habitats
Herbivores
Insect Control
Organisms
Parasites
Pathogens
Pest control
Pest Control, Biological
Population genetics
Predators
Success
United States > US
California
Infection
Molecular evolution
Gene
Biological evolution
Biological control
Environment
Genetics
Parasitosis
Genetically modified organism
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Summary:The availability of new genetic technologies has positioned the field of biological control as a test bed for theories in evolutionary biology and for understanding practical aspects of the release of genetically manipulated material. Purposeful introductions of pathogens, parasites, predators and herbivores, when considered as replicated semi-natural field experiments, show the unpredictable nature of biological colonization. The characteristics of organisms and their environments that determine this variation in the establishment and success of biological control can now be explored using genetic tools. Lessons from studies of classical biological control can help inform researchers and policy makers about the risks that are associated with the release of genetically modified organisms, particularly with respect to long-term evolutionary changes.
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ISSN:1471-0056
1471-0064
DOI:10.1038/nrg1201