Plant-mediated RNAi via Panonychus citri-derived miRNAs disrupts adult emergence and confers mite resistance.
MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNAs that trigger RNA interference (RNAi), are promising candidates for pest control, yet their efficacy against non-insect pests remains poorly explored. This study evaluates endogenous mite-derived miRNAs as transgenes for crop resistance against Panonychus citri, a major pest wit...