RNA interference (RNAi) is a simple and rapid method for silencing genes in various
organisms, and it is widely used in gene function and genetics research. RNAi has been …

Invasive insects cost the global economy around USD 70 billion per year. Moreover,
increasing agricultural insect pests raise concerns about global food security constraining …

Genetic biocontrol technologies present promising and eco-friendly strategies for the
management of pest and insect-transmitted diseases. Although considerable advancements …

BACKGROUND Zeugodacus cucurbitae is an agricultural pest species with robust
reproductive capabilities capable of causing extensive damage. The advent of novel male …

RNA interference (RNAi) is an efficient, species-specific technology to control invasive pests.
However, its efficacy varies among insect species, notably due to the presence of double …

Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases play important roles in insect metabolism and
detoxification of toxic plant substances. However, the function of CYP6 family genes in …

Abstract Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most economically important pests
worldwide, causing direct damage to fruit crops through female oviposition and larval …

Bactrocera dorsalis is considered a major threat to horticultural crops. It has evolved
resistance against insecticides. It is believed that development of new methods is highly …

Long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) generally display tissue‐specific distributions, and testis‐
specific lncRNAs form the highest proportion of lncRNAs in many species. Here, we …

Abstract The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, is a pest of significant economic interest
that damages horticulture and causes major economic losses worldwide. The main control …