RNAi: Future in insect management.

TitleRNAi: Future in insect management.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsBurand JP, Hunter WB
JournalJ Invertebr Pathol
Date Published2012 Jul 24
ISSN1096-0805
Abstract

RNA interference is a post- transcriptional, gene regulation mechanism found in virtually all plants and animals including insects. The demonstration of RNAi in insects and its successful use as a tool in the study of functional genomics opened the door to the development of a variety of novel, environmentally sound approaches for insect pest management. Here the current understanding of the biogenesis of the two RNAi classes in insects is reviewed. These are microRNAs (miRNAs) and short interfering RNAs (siRNAs). Several other key approaches in RNAi -based for insect control, as well as for the prevention of diseases in insects are also reviewed. The problems and prospects for the future use of RNAi in insects are presented.

DOI10.1016/j.jip.2012.07.012
Alternate JournalJ. Invertebr. Pathol.
PubMed ID22841639