Targeting an antimicrobial effector function in insect immunity as a pest control strategy
Insect pests such as termites cause damages to crops and man-made structures estimated at over $30 billion per year, imposing a global challenge for the human economy. Here, we report a strategy for compromising insect immunity that might lead to the development of nontoxic, sustainable pest control...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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United States National Academy of Sciences,
2010-03-12T19:45:53Z.
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