Genolution Files Patent for Chili Pepper Virus Control Solution
Genolution has filed a domestic patent for an RNA interference (RNAi)-based crop protection composition that precisely targets ‘Broad Bean Wilt Virus 2 (BBWV2)’, which has been causing serious damage to domestic chili pepper farms.
According to Genolution on July 14, this patent is for a technology that precisely analyzes the BBWV2 virus genome to identify and inhibit key gene regions essential for viral proliferation. Genolution confirmed that its proprietary double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) design demonstrated an outstanding inhibitory effect on viral proliferation in actual plant infection tests.
BBWV2 infects major horticultural crops, including chili peppers, causing mosaic symptoms on leaves and halting growth, which significantly reduces the commercial value of chili peppers. In particular, the high frequency of ‘mixed infections’—simultaneous infection with other viruses such as Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)—has led to critical productivity losses for farmers.
Genolution has already proven its unrivaled commercialization capabilities by obtaining the world’s first product approval for a honeybee disease (sacbrood virus) treatment using RNA interference technology. In addition, the company possesses an in-house dsRNA mass production platform, a core competitive edge for RNA-based products, giving it global cost competitiveness.
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A Genolution official stated, “BBWV2 is a widespread virus among domestic chili pepper farms, and mixed infections can drastically reduce yields, so market demand will be very high upon commercialization.” The official added, “With the eco-friendly RNA pesticide market growing explosively, especially in the United States and China, we will continue to expand our pipeline based on our unique mass production technology,” and continued, “We will accelerate our entry into the global RNA agriculture market through active collaboration with domestic and international institutions.”
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