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Renaissance BioScience Targets Soil Pests with RNAi Technology

Renaissance BioScience launches Genome BC-funded project to develop RNAi biopesticide against wireworms, expanding yeast-based technology to soil-dwelling pests for sustainable agriculture.

This news matters because wireworms cause billions in crop losses annually, yet effective control options are limited. If successful, Renaissance's yeast-based RNAi biopesticide could provide an environmentally sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, reducing environmental harm and protecting yields for staple crops like potatoes, corn, and cereals. This could lower costs for farmers and improve food security globally.