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flag Scientists develop RNA-based protection for plants against a common virus, offering a sustainable pesticide alternative.

flag Scientists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg have developed RNA-based substances that protect plants from the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), a common agricultural virus. flag In lab tests, these substances, known as edsRNA, protected 80-100% of treated plants. flag This breakthrough could offer a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, potentially enhancing crop productivity and supporting food security.

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