The role of polymers in enabling RNAi-based technology for sustainable pest management

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

The growing global food demand, coupled with the limitations of traditional pest control methods, has driven search for innovative and sustainable solutions in agricultural management. In this review, we highlight polymeric nanocarriers their potential to deliver double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) pests through gene-silencing mechanism interference (RNAi). Polymer-dsRNA systems have shown promise protecting dsRNA, facilitating cellular uptake, ensuring precise release. Despite these advances, challenges such as scalability, cost-efficiency, regulatory approval, public acceptance persist, necessitating further research overcome obstacles fully unlock RNAi agriculture.

Language: Английский

Assessing the impact of agrifood byproduct-based bioplastics on soil microbial communities and functioning

International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 202, P. 106083 - 106083

Published: April 18, 2025

Language: Английский