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RNA interference in pest control

In this video, we explore how RNA interference (RNAi) plays a crucial role in the world of agriculture by controlling roundworms. We find out how a genetically modified plant can induce the RNAi mechanism in roundworms, ultimately killing them. Created by Sulagna Das.

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