Are stubborn pests constantly "evolving"? Here's the solution: green pesticides!

Author: Huang Xianghong Duan Yuechu

In the grand arena of global agricultural production, pests have always been a "stubborn character" that gives farmers headaches. For a long time, pesticides have been the main weapon against pests. However, pests are also constantly "evolving" and gradually developing resistance, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of pesticides. Just when everyone was racking their brains for this, a scientific research team from the Shenzhen Agricultural Genomics Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, like a messenger of hope, found a new breakthrough for this thorny problem.

Research results made a stunning appearance in Cell

On the 24th, a research result that caused a sensation in the field of global agricultural research was published online in the top academic journal Cell. Behind this achievement, the hard work and wisdom of many researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Agricultural Genomics of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have been condensed. Although the specific list of authors and researchers has not yet been determined, it can be imagined that in the countless days and nights in the laboratory, they focused on exploring the microscopic world and looking for key clues in the complex maze of biological molecules.

They found that there is a special protein in the pests. This protein is not simple. It is directly related to pesticide resistance. Can you imagine? In the tiny body of the pest, this protein is like a hidden "black hand" that controls the effect of pesticides on the pests.

Uncovering the 'secret actions' of proteins

The research team further revealed the whole process of the "secret action" of this protein in the insect body. It is like a "super agent" with multiple roles. On the one hand, it is responsible for transporting lipids to provide the necessary energy and material basis for the growth and development of insects; on the other hand, it also undertakes the "task" of expelling pesticides. When pesticides enter the body of the pest and try to take effect, this "agent" will act quickly to expel the pesticides from the body, allowing the pests to survive the "attack" of the pesticides. Over time, the pests develop resistance to the pesticides.

Imagine this process is like a fierce battle in the microscopic world. Pesticides, as the "offenders", try to kill pests; while the proteins in the pests are like the elite troops of the "defenders", cleverly defusing the offensive of pesticides. The scientific research team successfully captured every detail of this "battle" through advanced technical means, unveiling the mystery of pest resistance.

Significance: Opening up a new path for the development of green pesticides

The significance of this research result cannot be overemphasized. In the context of global advocacy of green and sustainable development, the use of pesticides faces increasingly stringent environmental and health requirements. Traditional pesticides not only pollute the environment, but also pose a potential threat to human health. The increasing resistance of pests to pesticides has put agricultural production in a difficult situation.

Today, this research has opened up a new idea for the development of new green pesticides. If we can develop new pesticides based on the mechanism of action of this special protein, it is possible to break the barrier of pest resistance. This can not only improve the efficiency of pesticide use, reduce the amount of pesticides used, and reduce environmental pollution, but also ensure the quality and safety of agricultural products and protect human health. It can be said that this research result is like a key that opens the door to a new era of green agriculture for us.

Experts praised: Bringing hope to sustainable agricultural development

Once the news was announced, it immediately caused a strong response in the academic community. Many experts spoke highly of this research result. A senior expert who has been engaged in agricultural pest control research for a long time said excitedly: "This is a landmark study! It has brought our understanding of pest resistance to a new level. In the past, we always felt a little constrained in dealing with the problem of pest resistance, but now, this discovery provides us with a new direction. I believe that in the near future, new green pesticides based on this research will come out, bringing new hope for the sustainable development of global agriculture."

Another expert who focuses on the research and development of biopesticides also said excitedly: "This research result has injected new vitality into our biopesticide field. The protein action mechanism it revealed provides a theoretical basis for us to design more precise and efficient biopesticides. Based on this mechanism, we can develop new biological agents that can interfere with protein functions, thereby effectively controlling pests while reducing negative impacts on the environment. This is really exciting news!"

This research result of the Shenzhen Agricultural Genomics Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences is undoubtedly a shining star in the field of agricultural research. It not only deepens our understanding of pest resistance in theory, but also provides strong support for solving practical problems in agricultural production in practice. I believe that with the unremitting efforts of scientific researchers, new green pesticides based on this achievement will gradually enter the market and make great contributions to the sustainable development of global agriculture. Let us wait and see, and look forward to seeing this green field full of hope bloom with more splendid brilliance with the help of new technology.