Insect Immunology Unveiled: Unlocking Mechanisms and its Potential in Pest Control Strategies
Arindam Pal
Dept. of Entomology, Post Graduate College of Agriculture, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar (848 125), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: AMPs, Eicosanoid, Insect immunology, RNAi
Abstract
Insects are one of the most diverse creatures of nature, surviving on this earth for millions of years. Insects’ capability to resist invading pathogens and infections is one of the potential reasons for their overwhelming adaptability to different environments. Insect immunity comprises several complex mechanisms and pathways. From the invasion of the pathogen to creating an immune response takes several steps, including recognition of the pathogen, channelling pathways and the effector mechanisms. Current chemical-dependent strategies for pest control are neither sustainable nor eco-friendly. So, the exploration of new and environmentally-safe pest control approaches has become an urgent need. A deep understanding of insect immunology can create such strategies by targeting the immune system of insects for biocontrol. In this article, we will discuss the fascinating facts of insect immunology by exploring the complexity of their immune systems and shed light on the potential applications of insect immunology in biocontrol.
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