Silencing the serine/threonine kinase Akt gene disrupts reproductive physiology in Sogatella furcifera and confers RNAi ‐mediated insect resistance in rice

These findings elucidate the critical role of SfAkt in the reproductive processes of S. furcifera. The development of transgenic rice expressing dsRNA targeting SfAkt offers a promising strategy for mitigating WBPH infestations and reducing rice crop losses. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.