Gene Silencing of <i>laccase 1</i> Induced by Double-Stranded RNA in <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> (Fabricius 1775) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Suggests RNAi as a Potential New Biotechnological Tool for Bruchid’s Control

Bruchids are the most important pests of leguminous seeds in the world. In this study, the focus was done on <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i>, a serious pest of <i>Vigna unguiculata</i> seeds. As no efficient control methods preventing collateral effects on beneficials current...

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Main Authors: Arnaud Segers, Joachim Carpentier, Frédéric Francis, Rudy Caparros Megido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/2/412