CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Editing of Terpene Synthase Gene Reduces Volatile Emission and Attraction of Hypothenemus hampei to Coffea arabica Fruits
The coffee berry borer (CBB), Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), is one of the most destructive pests of coffee, causing significant losses in yield, bean quality, and overall crop profitability. Current integrated pest management strategies reduce damage but cannot prevent insects f...
Paula A. Figueroa-Varela, C. Góngora, Claudia P. Martínez et al.
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