Molecular BiologyInsect Molecular BiologyPeer-reviewed
Silencing cathepsin L expression reduces Myzus persicae protein content and the nutritional value as prey for Coccinella septempunctata
Imran Rauf, Muhammad Asif, Imran Ul Amin…·Georg Jander
This study shows that silencing cathepsin L in aphids reduces their protein content and affects ladybug growth, highlighting the importance of prey nutritive value in RNAi-based pest control.
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