New discovery in plant-pest warfare could lead to sustainable farming solutions

ScienceDaily
Mar 17, 2025, 4:40 pm379 pts
Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite. Researchers have discovered novel elicitor proteins, Tet3 and Tet4, in mite saliva that could enhance sustainable pest control. They found that these proteins play a crucial role in…

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