Journal
PLANTS-BASEL
Volume 10, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/plants10030484
Keywords
crop protection; extracellular vesicle; exosome; intercellular communication; interkingdom; interspecies; non-coding RNA; pest control; RNA binding protein; RNA delivery; RNA interference (RNAi); small RNA
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- Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO) [1SC7421N, 1169220N]
- Special Research Fund of KU Leuven [C14/19/069]
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RNA plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes, including controlling agricultural pests. Recent research has shown the importance of extracellular RNAs and RNA-based cell-to-cell communication in this field. Understanding key discoveries and molecular mechanisms in these areas has significant implications for future biotechnological advancements.
RNA-mediated pathways form an important regulatory layer of myriad biological processes. In the last decade, the potential of RNA molecules to contribute to the control of agricultural pests has not been disregarded, specifically via the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism. In fact, several proofs-of-concept have been made in this scope. Furthermore, a novel research field regarding extracellular RNAs and RNA-based intercellular/interorganismal communication is booming. In this article, we review key discoveries concerning extracellular RNAs in insects, insect RNA-based cell-to-cell communication, and plant-insect transfer of RNA. In addition, we overview the molecular mechanisms implicated in this form of communication and discuss future biotechnological prospects, namely from the insect pest-control perspective.
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