RNAi spray-induced gene silencing of <i>EPSPS</i> by topical application of dsRNA in the weed <i>Digitaria insularis</i>.

ABSTRACT: The expanding cultivation of grains to meet agro-industry demands, the implementation of more efficient, sustainable, and integrative management practices capable of mitigating the selection of resistant pests and weeds becomes necessary. Due to the intensive application of chemical herbicides, in addition to environmental impacts, led to the development of resistance mechanisms in weed populations, such as sourgrass (Digitaria insularis). These mechanisms complicate management efforts, escalate production costs, and diminish productivity. In this context, RNA interference (RNAi) technology has emerged as a promising molecular tool for the targeted control of weeds, owing to its specificity in the post-transcriptional silencing of vital genes. This study investigated the application

SUBMITTER: Cintra LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12589023 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature