Substantial efforts to characterize the structural and functional diversity of soil, plant and
insect-associated microbial communities have illuminated the complex interacting domains …

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 worldwide resurgence of bed bugs [both Cimex lectularius L. and Cimex hemipterus
(F.)] over the past two decades is believed in large part to be due to the development of …

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 …

Covering: up to 2018 Insects live in a world full of toxic compounds such as plant toxins and
manmade pesticides. To overcome the effects of these toxins, herbivorous insects have …

Holobionts, consisting of a host and diverse microbial symbionts, function as distinct
biological entities anatomically, metabolically, immunologically, and developmentally …

Symbiotic associations with microorganisms represent major sources of ecological and
evolutionary innovations in insects. Multiple insect taxa engage in symbioses with bacteria …

In aphids, hormesis and symbiotic bacteria are the drivers for the development of pesticide
resistance. However, the related mechanism remains unclear. Here, we evaluated the …

A number of insects establish symbiotic associations with beneficial microorganisms in
various manners. The bean bug Riptortus pedestris and allied stink bugs possess an …

Insecticide resistance is a serious concern in modern agriculture, and an understanding of
the underlying evolutionary processes is pivotal to prevent the problem. The bean bug …