Advances in Molecular and Physiological Responses of Insects to Biotic, Abiotic and Xenobiotic Constraints
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 135
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Interests: plant protection; integrated pest management; genetic pest management; ecotoxicology; insect physiology and toxicology; stress-induced hormesis; invasion biology; molecular toxicology
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2. Institute of Bio-Interaction, Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311258, China
Interests: plant protection; integrated pest management; ecotoxicology; insect physiology and toxicology; invasion biology
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Dear Colleagues,
Insects are vital arthropods, impacting various agro-ecosystems. They show a wide range of adaptations to biotic (e.g., insects, plants and microorganisms), abiotic (e.g., temperature and humidity), and xenobiotic (e.g., chemicals and environmental pollutants) constraints that significantly impact various ecosystems. These adaptations allow insects to withstand these stresses. Although many studies have already been published on insect adaptations, their underlying mechanisms require further in-depth investigation. We believe that a detailed understanding of insect responses to biotic, abiotic and xenobiotic factors at both molecular and physiological levels, as well as their impact at the community level, is crucial in effectively managing economically important insect pests.
For this Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Molecular and Physiological Responses of Insects to Biotic, Abiotic and Xenobiotic Constraints", we welcome all types of submissions, including original research articles, reviews, mini reviews, perspectives, methodologies and opinion articles, in this field, including (but not limited to) the following topics:
(1) Recent trends in insect responses to chemical insecticides;
(2) Insecticide-induced hormetic effects on insects at the molecular and physiological levels;
(3) Advances in insect responses to temperature and humidity stresses;
(4) Insect responses to the natural enemies at the community level;
(5) Underlying molecular mechanisms of insect adaptation to withstand stress conditions.
Dr. Farman Ullah
Prof. Dr. Shuo Yan
Prof. Dr. Yaobin Lu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climatic changes
- chemical insecticides
- insect adaptation mechanisms
- resistance mechanisms
- ecosystem services
- insect ecology
- thermal stress adaptations
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