Publications by authors named "Ludan Song"
Pest Manag Sci
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how the RNA interference (RNAi) efficiency of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) in feeding Nilaparvata lugens (a type of insect) is hindered by a specific endonuclease enzyme found in their gut.
- Researchers identified a gene for this endonuclease, which is significantly active in the early development stages of the insect and suggests it disrupts oral RNAi when dsRNA is fed.
- The findings indicate that the presence of this endonuclease reduces the stability of dsRNA in the gut, highlighting a potential target for improving RNAi strategies in managing insect pests like N. lugens.
