RNAi FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS: A REVIEW

RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological mechanism that involves the inhibition of gene expression by introduction double-stranded (dsRNA) molecules are complementary to specific target genes. This technique has emerged as promising strategy for management insect pests in crops. The application RNAi pest use dsRNA essential genes species. When these ingested pests, they trigger silencing inhibits genes, leading reduced populations and damage RNAi-based several advantages over traditional chemical-based methods, including its specificity, effectiveness, environmental safety. However, there still some challenges associated with RNAi, such potential offtarget effects need effective delivery methods. Nonetheless, technology holds great promise sustainable agriculture.