Hormonal Regulation of Insect Physiology and Behavior: Development, Reproduction, and Environmental Response
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 173
Special Issue Editor
Interests: insect molecular physiology; insect endocrinology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hormonal regulation stands at the gateway to unlocking the secrets of insect life. Understanding the molecular pathways that drive metamorphosis, diapause, mating, feeding, social interactions, and more is crucial not only for advancing fundamental biological knowledge but also for addressing pressing global challenges in agriculture, health, and environmental sustainability. We invite you to contribute your insights, discoveries, and perspectives on the following: hormonal regulation of insect development and developmental transitions, endocrine control of reproduction and behavior, and hormonal responses to environmental stressors. We welcome original research papers, reviews, and case studies that deepen our understanding of how hormones orchestrate the intricate balance between physiology, behavior, and environment in insects.
Prof. Dr. Yoonseong Park
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- endocrinology
- arthropods
- development
- behavior
- feeding
- mating
- diapause
- metamorphosis
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