入侵植物管理的基因驱动.pdf

1、Gene Drives for Invasive Plant ManagementMatthew Tancos,Research Plant PathologistUSDA ARS,Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research UnitFort Detrick,Marylandmatthew.tancosusda.govPhoto:Steve Ausmus,USDA/ARSPhoto:Preston Keres,USDAInvasive weeds cost the U.S.an estimated$25 BILLION in losses and damages

2、,and an additional$9.6 BILLION in control costs annuallyInvasive weeds of rangelands cost the U.S.$6 BILLION in damages and managementImpact:Agricultural SystemsPhoto:Kirsten Strough,USDAPhoto:Preston Keres,USDA Invasive weeds role in exacerbating wildfireso$90 BILLION:2017-2021,U.S.wildfires damage

3、s(NOAA)Demonstrated to harbor pests that can vector human&livestock pathogenso CDC currently recognizes 18 tickborne pathogens o$1.3 BILLION:medical costs associated with Lyme disease the U.S.Impact:Health&EconomyPhoto:Scott Bauer,USDAPhoto:Andrew Avitt,USDA-FSImpact:BiosecurityBiological invasions

4、impact on animal,plant,and human health globally cost$163 BILLIONPhotos:USDAInvasive weeds impact EVERY facet of American lifeo National Security&ResourcesInnovative biological solutions are needed to control invasive weeds over large,inaccessible,and complex terrain$35 BILLION$90 BILLION$50-100 BIL

5、LIONImpact:Agriculture,Economy,Health,&Biosecurity$163 BILLIONPhotos:USDAResearch Mission:Mitigating the spread and establishment of invasive pests that threaten United States agriculture,national security,and natural resourcesInvasive Agricultural Threats:Invasive Plant PathogensProvide knowledge,t

6、ools,and resources to identify and track endemic,emerging,and exotic plant pathogens.Research projects investigate phytopathogenic bacteria,viruses,fungi,and oomycetesInvasive PlantsInvestigates invasive weed management strategies,disease development,and pathogen evolution Foreign Disease-Weed Scien