minicells-production-system

Waterloo

October 21, 2023
agricultural-sustainability, rna-interference-(rnai)-technology, minicells-production-system
agriculture

Waterloo # Guarden # Guarden is an innovative project focused on enhancing agricultural sustainability through RNA interference (RNAi) technology. Our project harnesses the power of minicells, derived from Escherichia coli, as efficient carriers of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to protect plants from devastating viral infections. By genetically modifying our host organism and optimizing growth conditions, we have developed a reliable and scalable minicell production system. In parallel, we employ mathematical models to elucidate complex viral dynamics and thrip behavior to improve disease management. ...