CRISPR-based Technology Targets Global Crop Pest | Newswise: News for Journalists

Credit: Michelle Bui, UC San Diego

The invasive Drosophila suzukii fruit fly has caused millions of dollars of damage to berry and other crops.

Credit: Stephanie Gamez

Former UC San Diego graduate student Stephanie Gamez created this artistic depiction of genetics and the fruit crop pest Drosophila suzukii.

Credit: Michelle Bui, UC San Diego

Spotted-wing drosophila flies deposit their eggs inside strawberries and other ripening fruit.