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Willow, J., Taning, C. N. T., Cook, S. M., Sulg, S., Silva, A. I., Smagghe, G. and Veromann, E. 2021. RNAi targets in Agricultural Pest Insects: Advancements, knowledge gaps, and IPM. Frontiers in Agronomy. 3, p. 794312. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2021.794312
Authors | Willow, J., Taning, C. N. T., Cook, S. M., Sulg, S., Silva, A. I., Smagghe, G. and Veromann, E. |
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Abstract | The unprecedented target-specificity of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), due to its sequence-specific mode of action, puts dsRNA at the forefront of biosafe insecticide technology. Since 2007, sensitive target genes have been identified in numerous crop pest insects, with an end goal of applying RNA interference (RNAi) in pest management. Key RNAi targets identified include genes involved in (1) feeding and digestion, (2) production of dsRNases, (3) resistance to insecticides and plant allelochemicals, (4) reproductive fitness, and (5) transmission of plant viruses. Despite the advances, there remain critical knowledge gaps in each of these areas. Particular emphasis must be |
Keywords | RNA interference ; Molecular targets; Integrated pest management; Crop production; Agronomy; Gene silencing; Insecticide; Biopesticide |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Journal | Frontiers in Agronomy |
Journal citation | 3, p. 794312 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2021.794312 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fagro.2021.794312/full |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Funder | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
Funder project or code | BBSRC Strategic Programme in Smart Crop Protection |
Publisher's version | |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 10 Dec 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 19 Nov 2021 |
Publisher | Frontiers Media SA |
ISSN | 2673-3218 |
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