The bean bug is one of major hemipteran pests against the soybean, Glycine max in Korea. Gene expression regulation technologies such as RNA interference and gene editing have emerged as a next generation pest control strategy in agriculture. To search genes effective to feeding inhibition with exogenous dsRNA, a total of 26,761 transcripts were obtained from salivary glands of the bean bug and several target gene candidates such as GPCR, OBP, and CSP were profiled in this study. On the other hand, 1st instar nymphs of the bean bug after hatching were highly attracted to water and absorbed about 701.5 ± 137.72 ㎍/individual/day, suggesting that it could be a practical way for RNA interference by feeding exogenous dsRNA dissolved in water. These preliminary results are expected to be helpful to investigate novel pest control strategy of R. pedestris in the future.

• Bo Yoon Seo(Crop Protection Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences)
• Chan-Yeong Kang(Crop Protection Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences)
• Gwan-Seok Lee(Crop Protection Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences)
• Jin-Kyo Jung(Crop Cultivation and Environment Research Division, National Institute of Crop Science)
• Jum-Rae Cho(Crop Protection Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences)