Insect Allies

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf DARPA research program
gptkbp:aimsTo rapidly respond to crop threats
gptkbp:announced 2016
gptkbp:controversy potential for bioweapon use
gptkbp:criticizedFor European scientists
gptkbp:focus agricultural biosecurity
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:goal protect U.S. crops from threats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Insect Allies
gptkbp:method delivery by insects
use of genetically modified viruses
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:DARPA
gptkbp:publiclyDiscussedIn 2018
gptkbp:relatedTo synthetic biology
genetic engineering
gptkbp:subjectOf Science article (2018)
public debate on dual-use research
gptkbp:usesInsects aphids
whiteflies
leafhoppers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Biological_Technologies_Office
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6