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Published on: June 10, 2009
Seung-Kook Choi1, Eseul Baek2, Ho-Jong Ju3
1Virology Unit, Department of Horticultural and Herbal Environment, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, RDA, Wanju 55365, Korea.
Spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) uses double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to protect crops from viruses. Advances in dsRNA production and formulation show promise for sustainable agriculture, but challenges remain.
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