Develops a biocontrol strategy using a mycovirus to reduce thrips survival in plants, indicating a sustainable pest management approach.
Summary statement This study develops a novel biocontrol strategy by repurposing the wheat pathogen Fusarium graminearum into an RNAi delivery platform using a mycovirus‐mediated gene silencing system. The engineered fungus produces insecticidal small RNAs targeting essential thrips genes, effectively reducing pest survival and plant damage, thereby offering a sustainable approach for pest management.
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