The Challenge
Pepper foot rot is a devastating disease caused by Phytophthora capsici. The condition causes an alarming loss in pepper vines all over the world.
Infected vines start to yellow, wilt and rot all within a week.
Current measures are ineffective and unsustainable.
What is siRNA?
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) is a class of double-stranded RNA molecules that are capable of degrading mRNA through RNA interference. This makes them a powerful tool for targeted gene silencing.
Our Solution
Our breakthrough solution shields plants from infection through precise, targeted genetic engineering.
siRNA is encapsulated inside chitosan nanoparticles for the perfect blend of specificity and sustainability. This approach silences genes essential for pathogenicity, providing a precise alternative to chemical fungicides.
Our softwares, S.E.N.S.E and siUltimate serve as novel tools for any researcher building siRNA-nanoparticle systems. siUltimate automates the siRNA design process, while S.E.N.S.E determines the most stable nanoformulation.