RNA interference: A powerful tool in entomological research and a novel approach for insect pest management

Insect Science

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 1-3

  Zhu, Kun Yan ^a  

^a KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; EDITORIAL; EQUIPMENT; GENETICS; INSECT; METABOLISM; METHODOLOGY; PEST CONTROL; RNA INTERFERENCE; ZOOLOGY;

ANIMALS; ENTOMOLOGY; INSECTS; PEST CONTROL; RNA INTERFERENCE;

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EID: 84872768973     PISSN: 16729609     EISSN: 17447917     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12006     Document Type: Editorial

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