1 Article by Yuxi Xi
Transgenic expression of mAChR-C dsRNA in maize confers efficient locust control.
Plant communications – March 15, 2025
Summary
Innovative transgenic maize expressing locust mAChR-C dsRNA effectively targets locusts, disrupting their chitin metabolism and causing developmental issues. This RNA interference approach selectively impacts these pests without harming beneficial insects, showcasing a promising eco-friendly strategy for insect pest control.
Abstract
Plant-meditated RNA interference (RNAi), by which double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) targeting insect genes are expressed in plants for insect ingestion...