An RNAi supplemented diet as a reverse genetics tool to control bluegreen aphid, a major pest of legumes

Aphids are important agricultural pests causing major yield losses worldwide. Since aphids can rapidly develop resistance to chemical insecticides there is an urgent need to find alternative aphid pest management strategies. Despite the economic importance of bluegreen aphid ( Acyrthosiphon kondoi ), very few genetic resources are available to expand our current understanding and help find viable control solutions. An artificial diet is a...