RNA as a replacement for chemical pesticides

Fede Ariel examining a tomato plant

Source: © Apolo Biotech

Argentinian start-up Apolo Biotech is teaching plants to fight infections

Replacing some chemical pesticides with potentially safer, more environmentally benign alternatives is a significant challenge in agricultural biotechnology. Apolo Biotech, a startup in Argentina, is developing an RNA-based approach to enhancing plants’ defences against various threats.