Insect Microbiome and Immunity—2nd Edition
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 1057
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect microbiome and molecular biology
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Interests: insect immunity and microbiome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of insect–microbe interactions is a rapidly growing field that has profound implications for our understanding of insect biology, ecology, and evolution. The integration of high-throughput sequencing with functional and ecological studies promises to uncover new insights into the complex relationships between insects and their microbial partners. Insects rely on their innate immune system to defend against pathogenic microbes and regulate microbiome composition. These microbial interactions can be either beneficial or detrimental to the insect host, and they play a crucial role in shaping insect physiology, behavior, and overall fitness. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for applications in agriculture, where beneficial microbes could be harnessed to improve pest control or enhance the health of beneficial insects such as pollinators.
Considering the success of our previous Special Issue, "Insect Microbiome and Immunity", we are pleased to launch Insect Microbiome and Immunity—2nd Edition.
Prof. Dr. Hongyu Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xiaoxue Li
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- insect microbiome
- insect immunity
- host–microbiome interactions
- host–pathogen interactions
- host physiology
- mutualism
- evolution
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