RNAi comes of age: Translating insect molecular insights into field applications

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Insect Molecular Biology, cilt.34, sa.4, ss.487-490, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/imb.13012
  • Dergi Adı: Insect Molecular Biology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.487-490
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: dsRNA formulation, insect molecular biology, pest management, resistance management, RNA interference
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

RNA interference (RNAi) has evolved into a powerful tool for functional genomics and species-specific pest management. This editorial introduces the Special Issue of Insect Molecular Biology titled “Recent Insights into RNAi in Insect Biology and Pest Management,” comprising three reviews and five research articles. The articles can be categorised under six thematic sections: mechanistic foundations, target identification, transcriptome-guided discovery, formulation strategies, functional genomics applications and resistance management frameworks. Collectively, these papers chart a comprehensive path from fundamental understanding to practical deployment, underscoring the transformative potential of RNAi in both basic research and sustainable agriculture.