Phenacoccus Solenopsis Mealybug Identification Using RNAi Target Screening

af Rohit Sunil

RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful tool for gene silencing that has revolutionized molecular biology and has also shown promise as a tool for pest control. Surjeet Kumar Arya's research focuses on RNAi target screening for Phenacoccus solenopsis mealybug, a major pest of agricultural crops. Mealybugs are insect pests that can cause significant damage to crops, including cotton, soybeans, and vegetables. They have developed resistance to many conventional insecticides, making RNAi-based pest c... (Læs mere)