DNA Aptamers Targeting BcSOD1: A Novel Strategy for Controlling Botrytis cinerea in Sustainable Agriculture.

Botrytis cinerea, the necrotrophic fungus responsible for grey mould disease, is a major threat to global crop production. Control strategies mainly rely on chemical fungicides, but resistance development limits their long-term effectiveness. This study introduces, for the first time in crop protection, the use of DNA aptamers as a novel and sustainable strategy.