• Terrana Biosciences' proprietary RNA technology platform uses RNA derived from benign plant viruses as a "chassis" to deliver cargo RNA into plant cells¹.
• The viral RNA chassis enters plants through tiny tears in leaves and can stimulate immune responses or be translated into protective proteins¹.
• The company explicitly states this chassis RNA "comes from viruses that plants already tolerate," allowing it to move freely through the plant's vascular system¹.
• This RNA is then modified and loaded with cargo tailored to address specific threats like viruses, fungi, or insects²¹.

The claim is accurate. Terrana Biosciences does use RNA from viruses as a foundational component of its delivery technology.

Overall validity: 95%

1. https://cen.acs.org/business/agriculture/Flagship-...
2. “Terrana Biosciences” Unveils Plans for RNA-Based Crop Protection