Potent and selective ‘genetic zipper’ method for DNA-programmable plant protection: innovative oligonucleotide insecticides against Trioza alacris Flor
Journal: Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
Year: 2024

Chemical insecticides increased the chemical burden on natural ecosystems posing environmental health risk factor. The urgent need for a more sustainable and ecological approach has produced many innovative ideas, including eco-friendly ‘genetic zipper’ method (or CUAD platform) based on contact oligonucleotide insecticides. Oligonucleotide insecticides have enjoyed success recently on many sternorrhynchans showing highly adaptable structure for distinct insect pest species and selective mode of