Control of coleopteran pests using RNA molecules

US11945843B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Syngenta Participations AG · CH

Inventors

• Kevin L. DONOHUE · Темневкий пруд, US
• Yann Naudet · Evergem, BE
• Pascale Feldmann · Wondelgem, BE
• Lies Degrave · Tielt, BE
• Isabelle Maillet · Evergem, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 1, 2017
• Grant date: Apr 2, 2024
• Expiry date: Aug 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02A40/146
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are double stranded RNA molecules that are toxic to coleopteran insects. In particular, interfering RNA molecules capable of interfering with pest target genes and that are toxic to the target pest are provided. Further, methods of making and using the interfering RNA, for example in transgenic plants or as the active ingredient in a composition, to confer protection from insect damage are disclosed.