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- Title
Research Progresses on the Function and Detection Methods of Insect Gut Microbes.
- Authors
Li, Yazi; Chang, Liyun; Xu, Ke; Zhang, Shuhong; Gao, Fengju; Fan, Yongshan
- Abstract
The insect gut is home to an extensive array of microbes that play a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as in the protection against pathogenic microorganisms. The variety of these gut microbes is impacted by factors such as age, diet, pesticides, antibiotics, sex, and caste. Increasing evidence indicates that disturbances in the gut microbiota can lead to compromised insect health, and that its diversity has a far-reaching impact on the host's health. In recent years, the use of molecular biology techniques to conduct rapid, qualitative, and quantitative research on the host intestinal microbial diversity has become a major focus, thanks to the advancement of metagenomics and bioinformatics technologies. This paper reviews the main functions, influencing factors, and detection methods of insect gut microbes, in order to provide a reference and theoretical basis for better research utilization of gut microbes and management of harmful insects.
- Subjects
MOLECULAR biology; INSECTS; MICROORGANISMS; PATHOGENIC microorganisms; MICROBIAL diversity
- Publication
Microorganisms, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 5, p1208
- ISSN
2076-2607
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/microorganisms11051208