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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Next-generation biological control: the need for integrating genetics and genomics
Biological Reviews, Volume 95, No. 6, Year 2020
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Biological control is widely successful at controlling pests, but effective biocontrol agents are now more difficult to import from countries of origin due to more restrictive international trade laws (the Nagoya Protocol). Coupled with increasing demand, the efficacy of existing and new biocontrol agents needs to be improved with genetic and genomic approaches. Although they have been underutilised in the past, application of genetic and genomic techniques is becoming more feasible from both technological and economic perspectives. We review current methods and provide a framework for using them. First, it is necessary to identify which biocontrol trait to select and in what direction. Next, the genes or markers linked to these traits need be determined, including how to implement this information into a selective breeding program. Choosing a trait can be assisted by modelling to account for the proper agro-ecological context, and by knowing which traits have sufficiently high heritability values. We provide guidelines for designing genomic strategies in biocontrol programs, which depend on the organism, budget, and desired objective. Genomic approaches start with genome sequencing and assembly. We provide a guide for deciding the most successful sequencing strategy for biocontrol agents. Gene discovery involves quantitative trait loci analyses, transcriptomic and proteomic studies, and gene editing. Improving biocontrol practices includes marker-assisted selection, genomic selection and microbiome manipulation of biocontrol agents, and monitoring for genetic variation during rearing and post-release. We conclude by identifying the most promising applications of genetic and genomic methods to improve biological control efficacy. © 2020 The Authors. Biological Reviews published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Authors & Co-Authors
Babendreier, Dirk
Switzerland, Delemont
Cabi, Switzerland
Bourtzis, Kostas
Austria, Vienna
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna
Brodeur, Jacques P.
Canada, Montreal
University of Montreal
Dicke, Marcel
Netherlands, Wageningen
Wageningen University & Research
Fatouros, Nina E.
Netherlands, Wageningen
Wageningen University & Research
González-Cabrera, Joel
Spain, Moncada
Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Knapp, Markus M.
Netherlands, Berkel en Rodenrijs
Koppert B.v.
Paspati, Angeliki
Spain, Moncada
Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Pérez‑Hedo, Meritxell
Spain, Moncada
Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Schlötterer, Christian
Austria, Vienna
Institut Für Populationsgenetik
Urbaneja, Alberto
Spain, Moncada
Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Vet, Louise E. M.
Netherlands, Wageningen
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands, Wageningen
Netherlands Institute of Ecology Nioo - Knaw
Werren, John H.
United States, Rochester
University of Rochester
Zwaan, Bas J.
Netherlands, Wageningen
Wageningen University & Research
Magalhães, Sara
Portugal, Lisbon
Universidade de Lisboa
Statistics
Citations: 59
Authors: 15
Affiliations: 17
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/brv.12641
ISSN:
14647931
Research Areas
Cancer
Genetics And Genomics
Study Approach
Quantitative