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THE PERFECT PESTICIDE?

Authors :
Stokstad, Erik
Source :
Science. 6/28/2024, Vol. 384 Issue 6703, p1398-1401. 4p. 5 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on the Colorado potato beetle, a destructive pest historically causing significant crop losses worldwide, despite false accusations of being used as a biological weapon. It highlights ongoing challenges in controlling the beetle due to its rapid evolution of resistance to over 50 different pesticides, prompting the development and approval of RNA-based pesticides like Calantha.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
384
Issue :
6703
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178109503
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adr2991