Periodic Reporting for period 1 - dsRNAEnvFate (Environmental fate of double stranded RNA (dsRNA) from RNA interference crop protection technology in agricultural systems: A systematic assessment of dsRNA hydrolysis, adsorption, and photolysis)

Next-generation genetically modified (GM) crops seek to use RNA interference (RNAi) to protect crops through the expression of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) biopesticides. Upon ingestion of the dsRNA biopesticide by a pest insect, the biosynthesis of targeted proteins by the...