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Gene-silencing technology to protect forests from invasive pests

Gene-silencing technology to protect forests from invasive pests
Phys.org Wednesday 30 September 2026, 11:20 UTC 1 min read
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A University of Kentucky forest entomologist is advancing a pest-control approach designed to target destructive forest beetles while minimizing effects on surrounding wildlife.

A University of Kentucky forest entomologist is advancing a pest-control approach designed to target destructive forest beetles while minimizing effects on surrounding wildlife.
University of Kentucky (ORG)
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