Expression of dsRNA in recombinant Isaria fumosorosea strain targets the TLR7 gene in Bemisia tabaci

Conclusion:
The expression of the dsRNA of whitefly TLR7 gene in recombinant I. fumosorosea strain successfully knocked down the host target gene by infecting the nymphs and enhanced the whiteflies mortality. The present study will give insight to new application of RNAi technology for more effective biocontrol of this pests.

Source: BMC Biotechnology - July 22, 2015 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Xiurun ChenLin LiQiongbo HuBowen ZhangWei WuFengliang JinJunxi Jiang Source Type: research