Corning Incorporated
ALKALI-RESISTANT CALCIUM PHOSPHATE/NUCLEIC ACIDS HYBRID CARRIER FOR PEST CONTROL AND METHOD TO PRODUCE THE PARTICLES

Abstract:

A stable aqueous suspension includes a composition which includes nanoparticles, wherein said nanoparticles include a nucleic acid at least partially encapsulated in a matrix comprising calcium phosphate. The nanoparticle compositions and suspensions have high nucleic acid loading and high stability, and may be used for protecting crops against insects and for down-regulating expression of a target gene in an insect pest species in order to prevent and/or control pest infestation.