The Orco gene involved in recognition of plant volatiles in the beetle Callosobruchus chinensis

These results demonstrate that the CchiOrco knockdown resulted in impairment of the ability to perceive attractants or repellents. CchiOrco has the potential to be used as a target for developing ecofriendly pest control strategies by RNAi to disrupt chemical recognition through olfactory system. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.