RNA interference in pest control | Biotechnology and its Applications | Biology | Khan Academy
Channel: Khan Academy India - English
Date: 2022-09-17

In this video, we explore how RNA interference (RNAi) plays a crucial role in the world of agriculture by controlling roundworms. We find out how a genetically modified plant can induce the RNAi mechanism in roundworms, ultimately killing them.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Overview of RNAi process
04:12 - How is RNAi involved in pest control?
08:00 - Why does the plant's RNAi mechanism stop in the middle?

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