Mechanisms, applications, and challenges of insect RNA interference
The RNA interference (RNAi) triggered by short/small interfering RNA (siRNA) was
discovered in nematodes and found to function in most living organisms. RNAi has been …
discovered in nematodes and found to function in most living organisms. RNAi has been …
Double-stranded RNA technology to control insect pests: current status and challenges
O Christiaens, S Whyard, AM Vélez… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Exploiting the RNA interference (RNAi) gene mechanism to silence essential genes in pest
insects, leading to toxic effects, has surfaced as a promising new control strategy in the past …
insects, leading to toxic effects, has surfaced as a promising new control strategy in the past …
Development and characterization of the first dsRNA-resistant insect population from western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte
C Khajuria, S Ivashuta, E Wiggins, L Flagel, W Moar… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
The use of dsRNA to control insect pests via the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway is being
explored by researchers globally. However, with every new class of insect control …
explored by researchers globally. However, with every new class of insect control …
DsRNA-based pesticides: Considerations for efficiency and risk assessment
In view of the ongoing climate change and the ever-growing world population, novel
agricultural solutions are required to ensure sustainable food supply. Microbials, natural …
agricultural solutions are required to ensure sustainable food supply. Microbials, natural …
Biotechnological approaches for host plant resistance to insect pests
Annually, the cost of insect pest control in agriculture crosses billions of dollars around the
world. Until recently, broad-spectrum synthetic pesticides were considered as the most …
world. Until recently, broad-spectrum synthetic pesticides were considered as the most …
Implementation of RNAi-based arthropod pest control: environmental risks, potential for resistance and regulatory considerations
O Christiaens, J Sweet, T Dzhambazova, I Urru… - Journal of Pest …, 2022 - Springer
Just over 20 years since the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism was unraveled in the
nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, the first RNAi-based pest control applications are close …
nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, the first RNAi-based pest control applications are close …
Establishing RNAi for basic research and pest control and identification of the most efficient target genes for pest control: a brief guide
S Mehlhorn, VS Hunnekuhl, S Geibel, R Nauen… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - Springer
RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a powerful tool for knocking-down gene function
in diverse taxa including arthropods for both basic biological research and application in …
in diverse taxa including arthropods for both basic biological research and application in …
The mysteries of insect RNAi: A focus on dsRNA uptake and transport
AM Vélez, E Fishilevich - Pesticide biochemistry and physiology, 2018 - Elsevier
RNA interference (RNAi) is becoming a practical tool to control insect pests. Many mysteries
of how double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) is transported into, within, and between cells to …
of how double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) is transported into, within, and between cells to …
RNAi for western corn rootworm management: Lessons learned, challenges, and future directions
Simple Summary The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte,
is an annual pest of maize in the United States Corn Belt. Larval feeding on the root system …
is an annual pest of maize in the United States Corn Belt. Larval feeding on the root system …
Extracellular RNA is transported from one generation to the next in Caenorhabditis elegans
J Marré, EC Traver, AM Jose - Proceedings of the National …, 2016 - National Acad Sciences
Experiences during the lifetime of an animal have been proposed to have consequences for
subsequent generations. Although it is unclear how such intergenerational transfer of …
subsequent generations. Although it is unclear how such intergenerational transfer of …