Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Transgenic Organisms00:53

Transgenic Organisms

Overview
Transgenic Plants02:50

Transgenic Plants

Recombinant DNA technology called transgenesis is often used to add a foreign gene or remove a detrimental gene from an organism. Such genetically modified organisms are called transgenic organisms.
The first-ever transgenic plant was a tobacco plant developed in 1983 that showed resistance against the tobacco mosaic virus. Since then, many transgenic plants have been developed and commercialized for improving the agricultural, ornamental, and horticultural value of a crop plant. Transgenic...
Plant Breeding and Biotechnology01:59

Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

Crop cultivation has a long history in human civilization, with records showing the cultivation of cereal plants beginning at around 8000 BC. This early plant breeding was developed primarily to provide a steady supply of food.
Production of Biopesticides01:18

Production of Biopesticides

Biopesticides offer a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, utilizing microbial agents to control agricultural pests. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a widely employed bacterium known for its potent insecticidal activity. Bt biopesticides are favored for their specificity to insect pests, minimal environmental impact, and natural degradability.Mechanism of Bt Toxin Action Bt produces insecticidal crystal (Cry) proteins during its sporulation phase. These proteins form parasporal...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Insecticide resistance, the uninvited driver for change: impacts on insecticide discovery.

Pest management science·2026
Same author

Modernizing and harmonizing regulatory data requirements for genetically modified crops-perspectives from a workshop.

Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology·2024
Same author

Performance of cotton expressing Cry1Ac, Cry1F and Vip3Aa19 insecticidal proteins against Helicoverpa armigera, H. zea and their hybrid progeny, and evidence of reduced susceptibility of a field population of H. zea to Cry1 and Vip3Aa in Brazil.

PloS one·2023
Same author

A draft Diabrotica virgifera virgifera genome: insights into control and host plant adaption by a major maize pest insect.

BMC genomics·2023
Same author

Gene editing of the ABC Transporter/White locus using CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis in the Indian Meal Moth.

Journal of insect physiology·2022
Same author

RNAi-induced knockdown of white gene in the southern green stink bug (Nezara viridula L.).

Scientific reports·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 12, 2026

Microinjection of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Embryos for Germline Transformation, or CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
07:42

Microinjection of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Embryos for Germline Transformation, or CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing

Published on: April 27, 2018

Transgenic approaches to western corn rootworm control.

Kenneth E Narva1, Blair D Siegfried, Nicholas P Storer

  • 1Dow AgroSciences, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, USA, knarva@dow.com.

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
|April 23, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Western corn rootworm control faces challenges from resistance to traditional methods and current transgenic traits. New strategies, including RNAi, are needed to ensure durable pest management and protect corn yields.

More Related Videos

Agrobacterium-Mediated Immature Embryo Transformation of Recalcitrant Maize Inbred Lines Using Morphogenic Genes
10:28

Agrobacterium-Mediated Immature Embryo Transformation of Recalcitrant Maize Inbred Lines Using Morphogenic Genes

Published on: February 14, 2020

Using Flight Mills to Measure Flight Propensity and Performance of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte)
07:38

Using Flight Mills to Measure Flight Propensity and Performance of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte)

Published on: October 29, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Microinjection of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Embryos for Germline Transformation, or CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
07:42

Microinjection of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Embryos for Germline Transformation, or CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing

Published on: April 27, 2018

Agrobacterium-Mediated Immature Embryo Transformation of Recalcitrant Maize Inbred Lines Using Morphogenic Genes
10:28

Agrobacterium-Mediated Immature Embryo Transformation of Recalcitrant Maize Inbred Lines Using Morphogenic Genes

Published on: February 14, 2020

Using Flight Mills to Measure Flight Propensity and Performance of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte)
07:38

Using Flight Mills to Measure Flight Propensity and Performance of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte)

Published on: October 29, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Insect Pest Management
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • The western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) causes over $1 billion in annual losses in the U.S. corn belt.
  • Resistance to insecticides and crop rotation is reducing the effectiveness of traditional pest control methods.
  • Transgenic maize offers effective rootworm protection but faces durability concerns due to widespread adoption and single-mode-of-action traits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current transgenic approaches for western corn rootworm control.
  • To outline insect resistance management practices for transgenic maize.
  • To explore novel control strategies, including RNA interference (RNAi).

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on transgenic insecticidal proteins in maize.
  • Analysis of insect resistance management strategies.
  • Exploration of new insecticidal protein targets and RNAi technology.

Main Results:

  • Transgenic maize has been highly successful but reliance on single-action traits risks resistance.
  • Current management practices require adaptation to maintain the efficacy of available technologies.
  • RNAi targeting essential insect genes presents a promising new avenue for pest control.

Conclusions:

  • Durable management of the western corn rootworm requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Integrating new technologies like RNAi is crucial for sustainable pest control.
  • Proactive resistance management is essential to preserve the effectiveness of current and future pest control solutions.