Agricultural Pests and Their Interactions with Pathogenic Microorganisms

Dear Colleagues,

Insect pests of agricultural importance maintain intricate relationships with various pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In certain instances, these pathogenic microbes induce diseases within their host insects, prompting an immunological response that can lead to a potential loss of fitness and even death. In other scenarios, insects act as vectors for plant disease-causing microorganisms, ultimately resulting in a reduction in agricultural yield.

Given its immense significance, comprehending these pathogenic interactions is pivotal in enhancing agricultural productivity. It constitutes a positive stride towards achieving the sustainable development goal of eradicating hunger, attaining food security, ensuring improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

For this Special Issue, we extend an invitation to researchers to contribute original research or review articles that have the potential to broaden our comprehension of insect–pathogenic relationships. We also welcome investigations into how these relationships could be harnessed to enhance agricultural output.

Dr. Awawing Anjwengwo Andongma
Guest Editor

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• insects
• bacteria
• viruses
• fungi
• pathogenic relationships
• agricultural pest