A Novel RNAi Approach to Crop Protection - Todd Hauser
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta
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RNA Interference in Plant Biology and Novel Approach to Crop Protection
This chapter explores the initial exploration and research on RNA interference (RNAi) in plants, highlighting a paper from 1993 that described the phenomenon but received insufficient recognition. It also delves into the groundbreaking work of Rich Jorgensen's group in Petunias, which involved gene overexpression leading to unconventional flower colors. The chapter concludes by discussing the limited utilization of RNAi as a crop protection strategy and introduces Trillium's innovative RNA approach for addressing crop protection challenges.
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