Bt in the spotlight: defending its relevance in an RNAi-driven future
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Author(s)
Ayra-Pardo, Camilo
Wright, Denis J
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The rise of RNAi-based biopesticides marks a turning point in pest control, prompting reflection on the future role of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Far from being outdated, Bt remains a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, with proven efficacy, safety, and public trust. This opinion piece advocates for Bt's continued relevance in an RNAi-driven future, urging a complementary, not competitive, view of both technologies within integrated pest management frameworks.
Date Issued
2025-08-01
Date Acceptance
2025-08-11
Citation
Insects, 2025, 16 (8)
ISSN
2075-4450
Publisher
MDPI AG
Journal / Book Title
Insects
Volume
16
Issue
8
Copyright Statement
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/4.0/).
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Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40870638
Subjects
Bacillus thuringiensis
bioinsecticides
integrated pest management
RNA interference
sustainable agriculture
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
Switzerland
Article Number
837
Date Publish Online
2025-08-14