Genetic Methods for the Control of Lepidopteran Species. Status and Potential

摘要

Lepidopteran species are widely recognized as the most important pests of many major crops, forests, and stored products. Three genetic control methods that have been developed and field tested against Lepidopteran pests are the sterile insect technique, inherited sterility, and backcross sterility. This report presents the principles, advantages, and disadvantages of each of these methods and the potential of using the methods against Lepidopteran pests.