Functional Analysis of Insect Pest Genomes and Gut Microbiome for Crop Protection
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 70
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genomics not only enables various fundamental studies on insects but also finds applications in functional genomics and population genomics. Such analysis allows researchers to uncover the diversity of insect genes, which in turn facilitates the study of the mechanisms and dynamics of pest population outbreaks. Furthermore, comparative genomics serves as an effective approach to identify novel targets for pest control. Insect genomics has played a pivotal role in entomology, providing insights into insect biology from molecular to physiological levels by unraveling the complexities of insect genomes.
We invite contributions that cover various aspects of pest Genomics, including novel pest Genomics, comparative genomic, application of genomics and interdisciplinary studies.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel pest Genomics in agriculture;
- Pest Genomics and their applications in pest identification and pest management;
- Applications of genomics and gut microbiome in ecological adaptation of pests;
- Applications of pest genomics and gut microbiome in invasion mechanism of invasive species;
- Pest Gut microbiome and its application in pest management;
- Case studies, reviews, and experimental findings advancing Pest Genomics.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and methodologies that explore the pest genomics in agriculture. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange insights, foster collaborations, and propel the progression of pest genomics.
Dr. Lijun Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pest genomics
- pest identification
- pest management
- ecological adaptation
- invasion mechanism
- pest gut bacteria
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