Fundamental and Applied Research on Insect Olfaction

Dear Colleagues,

Olfaction is the most important sensation for insects. Insects detect chemicals from their surrounding environment to locate food, mates, shelters, and hosts for ovipositing. They also use chemical information to detect predators and pathogens. Insects detect chemicals via their olfactory sensory systems, including antennae and palps. The organs have olfactory sensilla equipped with odorant receptors and ionotropic receptors. Molecular studies and assays in the receptors have improved understanding of the mechanism of insect olfaction. Insect olfactory systems selectively detect signature features of their surroundings that trigger certain behaviors. Behavioral responses of insects to odors, such as pheromone or kairomone, have also been investigated to identify the potential for insect pest management. This specificity has allowed applications in horticultural and agricultural industries where the insect of interest is a serious pest. However, applications in the management of a pest insect have often needed more fundamental knowledge of olfactory mechanisms and behavioral studies. This Special Issue aims to provide a better understanding of insect olfaction in general and promote applications in insect pest management.

Dr. Daniel Doucet
Dr. Soo J. Park
Guest Editors

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