Gluten hydrolase gene silencing using RNAi and its effect on the Sunn pest growth and development

RNAi technology has been described as a tool to study gene function and is of great potential as a next-generation biopesticide. Thus, in the present study, we identified and sequenced the Sunn pest Gluten hydrolase (GH) gene partially. Then, evaluated GH-dsRNA effects on the GH expression of the fifth instar nymphs and adults, as well as, on the insect growth and development using topical and injection assays. Results indicated that the topical...