Gene Silencing via Ingestion of Double-Stranded RNA in Wireworm of Agriotes Species.

ABSTRACT: Wireworms are the most destructive soil insect pests affecting horticultural crops. The damage often renders them unsuitable for commercial purposes, resulting in substantial economic losses. RNA interference (RNAi) has been broadly used to inhibit gene functions to control insect populations. It employs double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to knockdown essential genes in target organisms, rendering them incapable of development or survival. Although it is a robust approach, the primary challenges are identifying effective target genes and delivering their dsRNA into wireworms. Thus, the present study established a liquid ingestion methodology that efficiently delivers dsRNA into wireworms. We then investigated the effects of four target genes on wireworm mortality. The highest mortality rate reach

SUBMITTER: Joshi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11679789 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature