A virulence factor encoded by a polydnavirus confers tolerance to transgenic tobacco plants against lepidopteran larvae, by impairing nutrient absorption.

A virulence factor encoded by a polydnavirus confers tolerance to transgenic tobacco plants against lepidopteran larvae, by impairing nutrient absorption.

The biological control of insect pests is based on the use of natural enemies. However, the growing information on the molecular mechanisms underpinning the interactions between insects and their natural antagonists can be exploited to develop "bio-inspired" pest control strategies, mimick...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Di Lelio, Silvia Caccia, Mariangela Coppola, Martina Buonanno, Gennaro Di Prisco, Paola Varricchio, Eleonora Franzetti, Giandomenico Corrado, Simona M Monti, Rosa Rao, Morena Casartelli, Francesco Pennacchio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4250187?pdf=render

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