RNAi-Mediated Knockdown of <i>Tssk1</i> and <i>Tektin1</i> Genes Impair Male Fertility in <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i>

The genetic-based sterile insect technique (SIT) is an effective and environmentally safe strategy to diminish populations of agricultural and horticultural insect pests. Functional characterization of genes related to male fertility can enhance the genetic-based SIT. <i>Tssk1</i> has be...

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Main Authors: Summar Sohail, Kaleem Tariq, Weiwei Zheng, Muhammad Waqar Ali, Wei Peng, Muhammad Fahim Raza, Hongyu Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/6/164