RNA interference (RNAi) is a method of gene silencing where dsRNA is digested into small
interfering RNA (siRNA) in the presence of enzymes. These siRNAs then target homologous …

Plant pathogenic fungi are the largest group of disease-causing agents on crop plants and
represent a persistent and significant threat to agriculture worldwide. Conventional …

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 …

RNA silencing (or RNA interference, RNAi) is a conserved mechanism for regulating gene
expression in eukaryotes. The discovery of natural trans‐kingdom RNAi indicated that small …

Nanotechnology has imparted excellent substitutes in the area of agriculture for the
management of insect pests without deteriorating the surrounding biota and thereby allows …

Background The increasing evidences on the relation between diet and human health are
driving the consumers toward the choice of foods with high amount of nutrients, considered …

RNA interference (RNAi)-based pesticides are promising novel pest management products
that might reduce environmental impacts compared to other pesticides. Their sequence …

Downy mildew, powdery mildew, and grey mold are some of the phytopathological diseases
causing economic losses in agricultural crops, including grapevine, worldwide. In the current …

Fungal diseases threaten the forest ecosystem, impacting tree health, productivity, and
biodiversity. Conventional approaches to combating diseases, such as biological control or …

Key message Gene silencing of BcDCL genes improves gray mold disease control in the
cultivated strawberry. Abstract Gene silencing technology offers new opportunities to …