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ReviewInsect science2026

IAEA Coordinated Research Project on "A generic approach for the development of genetic sexing strains for Sterile Insect Technique applications"- an overview.

Marc F Schetelig, Antonios Augustinos, Kostas Bourtzis

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Review in Insect science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Marc F ScheteligDepartment of Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection, Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, Institute for Insect Biotechnology, Gießen, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9217-394X
Antonios AugustinosDepartment of Plant Protection Patras, Institute of Industrial and Forage Crops, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DIMITRA, Patras, Greece.
Kostas BourtzisInsect Pest Control Section, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3999-4095

Funding

International Atomic Energy Agency D44003
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The sterile insect technique (SIT) plays an important role in environmentally sustainable pest management. Its effectiveness hinges on specialized genetic tools called genetic sexing strains (GSSs), which enable the production and release of sterile male insects while excluding females. A collaborative initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), designated as D44003 "A generic approach for the development of genetic sexing strains for Sterile Insect Technique applications," aimed to establish a universal framework for developing GSSs applicable to various pest species. This overview summarizes findings from 17 research studies, including laboratory models and field pests. The studies focused on enhancing genetic markers, genome editing, understanding sex determination, creating temperature-sensitive lethal systems, refining radiation protocols, and improving strain components. Collectively, these efforts demonstrate that a versatile, species-independent approach is both feasible and practical in real-world pest control efforts. This progress paves the way for the broader adoption of the SIT, promising a significant advance in integrated pest management.

Indexed as

InsectaPest Control, BiologicalAnimalsFemaleInternational AgenciesMalegenetic sexing strainsgenome editinginsect pest controlsex separationSIT

Identifiers

PMID41277309
PMCPMC13087823

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