Synthetic polymer nanocarrier enhances <scp>dsRNA</scp> stability but not <scp>RNAi</scp> efficacy in <scp> <i>Brassicogethes aeneus</i> </scp>
These findings suggest that nanocarrier systems achieving successful dsRNA complexation and enhanced stability do not necessarily result in a significant reduction of survival in pollen beetles. They also highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the complexation and release conditions specific to each dsRNA-nanocarrier system within a relevant biological context to develop effective dsRNA delivery strategies for B. aeneus control. © 2026 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Silva Vilumets (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4060-9596)
- Liina Soonvald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0370-7947)
- Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7597-1261)
- Lenny Van Daele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6335-395X)
- Triin Kallavus
- Riina Kaasik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8090-2199)
- Éricmar Avila dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4849-0040)
- Sven Vereecken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3591-3489)
- Dubruel Peter
- Eve Veromann
- Kristof De Schutter
- Ana Isabel Silva
- Iris Callewaert
Institutions
- Estonian University of Life Sciences (EE)
- Fore School of Management (IN)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Resonance Research (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2026-01-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70516
- Primary Topic
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Eesti Teadusagentuur
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Universiteit Gent
- Vlaamse regering
- Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds UGent