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- Title
Beyond Being Beneficial—Symbiotic Microbes in Insect Pests.
- Authors
Xu, Letian
- Abstract
This article discusses the role of symbiotic microbes in plant-insect interactions and their potential applications in pest control. It highlights how certain microbes can help plants counteract insect herbivory, while others assist herbivorous insects in overcoming plant defenses. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the mechanisms by which these microorganisms are involved and the potential for identifying key microorganisms that can prevent pests from damaging plants. The article also mentions ongoing research in this field, including studies on high-virulence Streptomyces and pivotal microbes affecting the growth of agricultural pests. Overall, the article suggests that exploring the role of microorganisms in plant-insect interactions is a crucial direction for research in pest control.
- Subjects
PLANT chemical defenses; INTRODUCED insects; AGRICULTURAL pests; INSECT pests; NEMATODE-plant relationships
- Publication
Agronomy, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 7, p1492
- ISSN
2073-4395
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/agronomy14071492