Insects possess beneficial and nuisance values in the context of the agricultural sector and
human life around them. An ensemble of gut symbionts assists insects to adapt to diverse …

Insect pests cause significant agricultural and economic losses to crops worldwide due to
their destructive activities. Pesticides are designed to be poisonous and are intentionally …

The guts of insect pests are typical habitats for microbial colonization and the presence of
bacterial species inside the gut confers several potential advantages to the insects. These …

Pest insects lead to excessive agricultural and therefore economical losses on crops
worldwide. These insects have to withstand toxic molecules that are inherent to plant …

Insects harbor diverse microorganisms in the gut, providing their host with physiological and
ecological advantages. For example, gut symbionts contribute to detoxification in …

All insects, including pest species, are colonized by microorganisms, variously located in the
gut and within insect tissues. Manipulation of these microbial partners can reduce the pest …

The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …

Lepidopteran insects are one of the most widespread and speciose lineages on Earth, with
many common pests and beneficial insect species. The evolutionary success of their …

Symbiotic interactions between insects and microorganisms are widespread in nature and
are often the source of ecological innovations. In addition to supplementing their host with …

Microorganisms establish with their animal hosts close interactions. They are involved in
many aspects of the host life, physiology and evolution, including nutrition, reproduction …