Whiteflies Destroy Crops Thanks to a Stolen Plant Gene | SciShow News

Whiteflies have stolen a gene from plants, allowing them to neutralize plant toxins and consume a wide range of crops. This gene, BTP MAT 1, was likely transferred with the help of viruses. Researchers have developed a method to counteract this by using RNA molecules to disrupt the gene's function in whiteflies, offering a potential pesticide-free solution for crop protection.

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