V. V. Oberemok, I. A. Novikov, E. V. Yatskova, A. I. Bilyk, A. K. Sharmagiy, N. V. Gal’chinsky
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Abstract
Chemical insecticides increased the chemical burden on natural ecosystems posing environmental health risk factor. The urgent need for a more sustainable and ecological approach has produced many innovative ideas, including eco-friendly ‘genetic zipper’ method (or CUAD platform) based on contact oligonucleotide insecticides. Oligonucleotide insecticides have enjoyed success recently on many sternorrhynchans showing highly adaptable structure for distinct insect pest species and selective mode of action. In this article, we describe the efficiency of the oligonucleotide insecticides (briefly, olinscides or DNA insecticides) Alacris-11 and Laura-11, as well as their combined use in mixture (1:1), designed for control of bay sucker (Trioza alacris Flor), an important psyllid pest of noble laurel (Laurus nobilis L.). These olinscides are based on short unmodified antisense DNA oligonucleotides that target ITS2 between 5.8S rRNA and 28S rRNA in pre-rRNA (Laura-11) and 28S rRNA region in mature 28S rRNA and pre-rRNA (Alacris-11). The maximum pest mortality, observed on the 14th day of the experiment, comprised 95.01 ± 4.42% for Alacris-11, 97.16 ± 2.48% for Laura-11, and 98.72 ± 1.14% for their mixture (1:1). The control oligonucleotide CTGA-11 did not cause any significant mortality (9.38 ± 0.57%), emphasizing selectivity in the action of oligonucleotide insecticides. The results show potent and specific nature of oligonucleotide insecticides for pest control and open up new frontiers in control of economically important psyllids in agriculture and forestry, including Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) and many others. Scientists can easily adopt ‘genetic zipper’ method for plethora of insect pests because DNA is a programmable molecule and provides game-changing characteristics for plant protection.
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Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed forum for the advancement and application to all fields of agriculture of modern chemical, biochemical and molecular technologies. The scope of this journal includes chemical and biochemical processes aimed to increase sustainable agricultural and food production, the evaluation of quality and origin of raw primary products and their transformation into foods and chemicals, as well as environmental monitoring and remediation. Of special interest are the effects of chemical and biochemical technologies, also at the nano and supramolecular scale, on the relationships between soil, plants, microorganisms and their environment, with the help of modern bioinformatics. Another special focus is the use of modern bioorganic and biological chemistry to develop new technologies for plant nutrition and bio-stimulation, advancement of biorefineries from biomasses, safe and traceable food products, carbon storage in soil and plants and restoration of contaminated soils to agriculture.
This journal presents the first opportunity to bring together researchers from a wide number of disciplines within the agricultural chemical and biological sciences, from both industry and academia. The principle aim of Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture is to allow the exchange of the most advanced chemical and biochemical knowledge to develop technologies which address one of the most pressing challenges of our times - sustaining a growing world population.
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture publishes original research articles, short letters and invited reviews. Articles from scientists in industry, academia as well as private research institutes, non-governmental and environmental organizations are encouraged.
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