The plant‐derived <scp><i>Bt11S</i></scp> gene in whitefly: a key player in reproduction and <scp>RNAi</scp>‐based pest management
Our findings establish Bt11S, a plant-derived gene, as a multifunctional protein involved in B. tabaci reproductive fitness that is associated with amino acids and feeding. This discovery provides insight into eukaryotic HGT and positions Bt11S as a promising target for RNAi-based pest control strategies. By selectively targeting pest-specific HTGs, this approach provides an environmentally sustainable solution for managing B. tabaci infestations while minimizing impacts on nontarget organisms. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Youjun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3508-6695)
- Zhaojiang Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4682-7241)
- Yifan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4368-7324)
- Gong Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3609-5336)
- Chen Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1941-8314)
- Yuan Hu
Institutions
- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers (CN)
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Yangzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70067
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program