Screening of dsRNA targets in the salivary glands of Myzus persicae and development of a Trichoderma-based bio-expression system.
BACKGROUND Aphids are globally prevalent pests that inflict considerable harm on plants. Owing to increasing pesticide resistance, it is crucial to develop environmentally sustainable and effective control methods. RNA interference (RNAi) using double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) holds great promise for pest control, but is hi...