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RNA Interference in Plants
RNA Interference in Plants
RNA interference (RNAi) is a pivotal mechanism in plants for regulating gene expression and protecting against viral infections. This process involves the degradation of specific mRNA molecules through small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) or microRNAs (miRNAs), leading to a decrease in the expression of target genes. RNAi technology has been harnessed in agricultural biotechnology to develop crops with improved traits, such as resistance to pests and diseases. By designing RNAi constructs targeting specific genes, researchers can enhance plant resilience without altering the entire genome. Additionally, RNAi has applications in functional genomics, allowing scientists to investigate gene functions and regulatory networks in plants.
Committee Members
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece GPB 2027 Speakers
Aparna B Gunjal
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce and Science College, India
Anna Ponce
Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Hillary Jean Pierre
Department of Pharmaceutics, United States
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Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
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Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
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Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
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Anna Ponce, Bethune-Cookman University, United States
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Hillary Jean Pierre, Department of Pharmaceutics, United States