Transgenic Expression of dsRNA Targeting the <i>Pentalonia</i><i>nigronervosa</i><i>acetylcholinesterase</i> Gene in Banana and Plantain Reduces Aphid Populations

Transgenic Expression of dsRNA Targeting the <i>Pentalonia</i><i>nigronervosa</i><i>acetylcholinesterase</i> Gene in Banana and Plantain Reduces Aphid Populations

The banana aphid,<i>Pentalonia nigronervosa</i>, is the sole insect vector of banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), the causal agent of banana bunchy top disease. The aphid acquires and transmits BBTV while feeding on infected banana plants. RNA interference (RNAi) enables the generation of pe...

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Main Authors: Temitope Jekayinoluwa, Jaindra Nath Tripathi, Benjamin Dugdale, George Obiero, Edward Muge, James Dale, Leena Tripathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
RNA interference
acetylcholinesterase
banana
plantain
banana aphid
sugars
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/4/613

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