Abstract
Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is a major tomato pest. One promising control strategy is the use of target-insect gene silencing by RNA interference (RNAi). Genetically modified endophytic microorganisms could be used to colonize hosts as an agent to control pests. Thus, the present project will evaluate tomato tissues and T. absoluta larvae colonization by endophytic bacteria (Pantoea agglomera…