ReviewFrontiers in immunology2023
A life-and-death struggle: interaction of insects with entomopathogenic fungi across various infection stages.
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- Multi-locus phylogeny and cuticle-degrading enzyme activities of entomopathogenic fungi from forest ecosystems in Northern Thailand.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Article
- Potential of Beauveria bassiana in the control of Euschistus crenator (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and selectivity to the parasitoid Telenomus podisi (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae).Pest management science · 2026Article
- Conned by the enemy: the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae lures and kills Drosophila suzukii.Pest management science · 2026Article
- Lecanicillium aphanocladii: a biocontrol agent against insect pests and phytopathogens.Pest management science · 2026Review
- Effect of mixed infection with Trypanosoma cruzi and the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on survival, parasitemia, and immune response in Triatoma pallidipennis (Hemiptera: Reduviidae).Journal of medical entomology · 2026Article
- Disentangling the Role of Microbiota: A Special Emphasis on Lepidoptera.Current microbiology · 2026Review
- Drosophila host defense mechanisms against filamentous fungal pathogens with diverse lifestyles.PLoS pathogens · 2026Article
- Immune and Metabolic Responses inInsects · 2026Article
- Characterization and Virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) Isolates from Ecologically Distinct Soils Against Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).Journal of insect science (Online) · 2026Article
- Maternal and cross-stage effects of Metarhizium pingshaense fungal infection on the malaria mosquito Anopheles coluzzii life-history.PloS one · 2026Article
- The chitinolytic enzymes from the entomopathogenic fungusFrontiers in fungal biology · 2026Review
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- Pathogenicity of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae s.l. (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) Against Sweetpotato Weevil (Cylas formicarius, Coleoptera: Brentidae) Under In Vitro Conditions.Neotropical entomology · 2025Article
- Analysis of Toxic Components in Secondary Metabolites of Entomopathogenic FungiMicroorganisms · 2025Article
- Nanocarrier-mediated transdermal delivery of Lmidgf4 dsRNA expedites biological control of locusts by Beauveria bassiana.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Article
- Entomopathogenic Fungi Effectively ControlPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Insects constitute approximately 75% of the world's recognized fauna, with the majority of species considered as pests. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are parasitic microorganisms capable of efficiently infecting insects, rendering them potent biopesticides. In response to infections, insects have evolved diverse defense mechanisms, prompting EPF to develop a variety of strategies to overcome or circumvent host defenses. While the interaction mechanisms between EPF and insects is well established, recent findings underscore that their interplay is more intricate than previously thought, especially evident across different stages of EPF infection. This review primarily focuses on the interplay between EPF and the insect defense strategies, centered around three infection stages: (1) Early infection stage: involving the pre-contact detection and avoidance behavior of EPF in insects, along with the induction of behavioral responses upon contact with the host cuticle; (2) Penetration and intra-hemolymph growth stage: involving the initiation of intricate cellular and humoral immune functions in insects, while symbiotic microbes can further contribute to host resistance; (3) Host insect's death stage: involving the ultimate confrontation between pathogens and insects. Infected insects strive to separate themselves from the healthy population, while pathogens rely on the infected insects to spread to new hosts. Also, we discuss a novel pest management strategy underlying the cooperation between EPF infection and disturbing the insect immune system. By enhancing our understanding of the intricate interplay between EPF and the insect, this review provides novel perspectives for EPF-mediated pest management and developing effective fungal insecticides.
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