RNAi for Western Corn Rootworm Management: Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Future Directions

RNAi for Western Corn Rootworm Management: Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Future Directions

The western corn rootworm (WCR), <i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i> LeConte, is considered one of the most economically important pests of maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) in the United States (U.S.) Corn Belt with costs of management and yield losses exceeding USD ~1–2 billion...

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Main Authors: Molly Darlington, Jordan D. Reinders, Amit Sethi, Albert L. Lu, Partha Ramaseshadri, Joshua R. Fischer, Chad J. Boeckman, Jay S. Petrick, Jason M. Roper, Kenneth E. Narva, Ana M. Vélez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
RNAi
western corn rootworm
<i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i>
plant-incorporated protectant
pyramid strategy
insect resistance management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/1/57

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