This text describes the various methodologies available, possible applications, and the risk assessment and regulatory issues involved in this area of research. Divided into several areas of interest, the book starts with an overview of the history and methodology of insect gene transfer. The book then examines gene targeting by homologous recombination and recombination systems, and systems for transgenic selection, including visible eye colour markers, chemical resistance and fluorescent proteins. Other sections consider the use of various vector systems to integrate DNA into a host genome...