Biotechnology of Entomopathogenic Fungi
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 1718
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biological control; enzymes; latex; fungi; nematophagous fungi
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Dear Colleagues,
Entomopathogenic fungi are a group of microorganisms that infect insects, causing their death. They are a valuable tool for biological pest control as they are environmentally friendly and do not cause harm to the environment. These fungi produce metabolites and enzymes that play a fundamental role in the infection process of their targets. They are also used in biotechnological research aimed at developing new biopesticides. The biotechnological use of entomopathogenic fungi is a rapidly expanding area of research. Scientists are working to improve the effectiveness of fungi, increase their spectrum of action and reduce their production cost.
This Special Issue focuses on approaches related to the biotechnology of entomopathogenic fungi. This edition will include interdisciplinary strategies involving chemistry, biology and biotechnology.
The articles will cover several topics, from biological control, enzymes, metabolites, to transgenesis and modified organisms. All types of articles, such as original research, opinions and reviews are welcome.
Dr. Filippe Elias de Freitas Soares
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biological control
- molecular biology
- enzymes
- secondary metabolites
- omics
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