Drosophila X virus-like particles as efficient dsRNA carriers for improved RNAi against the invasive species, Drosophila suzukii Universiteit Gent
RNA interference (RNAi) has been exploited as a promising strategy for pest control and also has great potential against the spotted wing drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii. However, since RNAi is poorly induced in D. suzukii through the oral intake of unprotected double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), establishing a potent strategy for dsRNA delivery remains essential. In this study, we developed novel virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from the ...