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ReviewWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2025

The multifaceted roles of gut microbiota in insect physiology, metabolism, and environmental adaptation: implications for pest management strategies.

Kamran Haider, Dilawar Abbas, Jose Galian, Muhammad Adeel Ghafar, Kamil Kabir, Muhammad Ijaz, Mehboob Hussain, Khalid Ali Khan, Hamed A Ghramh, Abbas Raza

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Review in World journal of microbiology & biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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21 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Kamran HaiderState Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology (MOE), China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China. kamranhaider345@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-9429-8380
Dilawar AbbasState Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4189-5627
Jose GalianDepartment of Zoology and Physical Anthropology, University of Murcia, Campus Mare Nostrum, 30100, Murcia, Spain. jgalian@um.es.
Muhammad Adeel GhafarState Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, Key Laboratory of Bio Pesticide and Chemical Biology, MOE, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-8117-921X
Kamil KabirState Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology (MOE), China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China.
Muhammad IjazDepartment of Zoology and Physical Anthropology, University of Murcia, Campus Mare Nostrum, 30100, Murcia, Spain.
Mehboob HussainState Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
Khalid Ali KhanCenter of Bee Research and Its Products (CBRP), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.
Hamed A GhramhCenter of Bee Research and Its Products (CBRP), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.
Abbas RazaDepartment of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Similar to many other organisms, insects like Drosophila melanogaster, Hypothenemus hampei, and Cockroaches harbor diverse bacterial communities in their gastrointestinal systems. These bacteria, along with other microorganisms like fungi and archaea, are essential to the physiology of their insect hosts, forming intricate symbiotic relationships. These gut-associated microorganisms contribute to various vital functions, including digestion, nutrient absorption, immune regulation, and behavioral modulation. Notably, gut microbiota facilitates the breakdown of complex plant materials, synthesizes essential vitamins and amino acids, and detoxifies harmful substances, including pesticides. Furthermore, these microorganisms are integral to modulating host immune responses and enhancing disease resistance. This review examines the multifaceted roles of gut microbiota in insect physiology, with particular emphasis on their contributions to digestion, detoxification, reproduction, and environmental adaptability. The potential applications of gut microbiota in integrated pest management (IPM) are also explored. Understanding the microbial dynamics within insect pest species opens new avenues for pest control, including developing microbial biocontrol agents, microbial modifications to reduce pesticide resistance, and implementing microbiome-based genetic strategies. In particular, manipulating gut microbiota presents a promising approach to pest management, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical pesticides.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeInsectaAdaptation, PhysiologicalAnimalsBacteriaSymbiosisGut microbiotaInsecticide resistanceInsect physiologyMetabolismPest management

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