The essential role of gut microbiota in dsRNA-mediated pest control of the phytophagous ladybird beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata

Abstract RNA interference (RNAi) has proven to be an effective measure in combating insect pests. RNA-based pesticides have already made their way to the market for pest control. We previously have demonstrated the pivotal role of gut microbiota in influencing the efficacy of RNAi against the leaf b...

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Main Authors: Yujie Huang, Jinman Huang, Dae Sung Kim, Jiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:npj Biofilms and Microbiomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41522-025-00767-x
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