The Brassica genus comprises the greatest diversity of agriculturally important crops.
Several species from this genus are grown as vegetable and oil crops for food, animal feed …

RNA interference (RNAi)-based pest control is viewed as a safe and effective method for
insect pest control. However, the stability and efficient cellular delivery of the double …

Key message Nicotiana benthamiana acylsugar acyltransferase (ASAT) is required for
protection against desiccation and insect herbivory. Knockout mutations provide a new …

RNA interference (RNAi) is an effective pest management strategy through silencing the
crucial genes in target organisms. However, the effectiveness of targeting a single gene is …

Due to their high specificity and efficacy, RNA interference (RNAi)-based strategies have
been used for fundamental functional genomics studies in a number of insects. However, its …

BACKGROUND The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a severe agricultural crop pest
that has developed resistance to most current control methods, requiring the urgent …

The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a generalist pest damaging crops and
transmitting viral pathogens. Using Illumina sequencing of small (s) RNAs and poly (A) …

The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a severe agricultural crop pest that has
developed resistance to most current control methods, requiring the urgent development of …

Traditionally, Louisiana sugarcane has been grown vegetatively from whole stalks, but
innovations in machinery and rising labor costs have increased interest in billet planting …

Semi-natural habitats in agricultural areas play a crucial role in providing resources and
shelters for insect predators. However, the impacts of local insecticide use on these …