| AGO | argonaute |
| DCL | dicer-like |
| dsRNA | double-stranded RNA |
| ELNs | exosome-like nanoparticles |
| EVs | extracellular vesicles |
| HIGS | host-induced gene silencing |
| LDH | layered double hydroxide |
| miRNAs | microRNAs |
| PM-RNAi | plant-mediated RNA interference |
| RBPs | RNA-binding proteins |
| RISC | RNA-induced silencing complex |
| RNAi | RNA interference |
| SIGS | spray-induced gene silencing |
| siRNAs | small interfering RNAs |
| sRNA | small RNA |
| VIGS | virus-induced gene silencing |