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Su QY，Zhong CH，Xu YP，Liu DJ，Li L. Research progress on spray-induced gene silencing technology in the field of plant fungaldisease control[J]. Plant Science Journal，2025，43（1）：134−142. DOI: 10.11913/PSJ.2095-0837.24062
Citation: Su QY，Zhong CH，Xu YP，Liu DJ，Li L. Research progress on spray-induced gene silencing technology in the field of plant fungaldisease control[J]. Plant Science Journal，2025，43（1）：134−142. DOI: 10.11913/PSJ.2095-0837.24062
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Research progress on spray-induced gene silencing technology in the field of plant fungal disease control

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    Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Engineering Laboratory for Kiwifruit Industrial Technology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, China

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    College of Biology and Agriculture, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, China

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    Taishun Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning, Taishun, Zhejiang 325500, China

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  • Received Date: March 14, 2024
  • Accepted Date: April 22, 2024
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  • Spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) is an innovative and sustainable plant disease control technology that leverages the mechanisms of plant-pathogen molecular interactions and cross-kingdom RNA interference (RNAi). By applying nucleic acid reagents designed to target and silence pathogenic genes onto plant surfaces, SIGS enhances plant resistance to pathogens. This technology offers several advantages, including high specificity, exceptional prevention efficiency, environmental compatibility, and simple development. SIGS holds the potential to significantly reduce reliance on chemical fungicides, representing strategic advancement for sustainable agriculture. This paper elucidates the underlying principles of SIGS technology, summarizes the recent applications of SIGS in plant fungal disease control, introduces various delivery systems that enhance its efficiency, and discusses current challenges and future prospects for its broader implementation.

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