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  • Omics research has expanded understanding of termite biology, including caste polyphenism, digestion, and symbiosis.
  • Termite biotechnology has potential in pest management and industrial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state and future directions of termite biotechnology.
  • To categorize termite biotechnology into termite-targeted and termite-modeled approaches.
  • To highlight the importance of host-symbiont interactions in advancing termite biotechnology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of omics research in termite biology.
  • Categorization of termite biotechnology applications.
  • Analysis of potential biotechnological uses of termite enzymes and pest control strategies.

Main Results:

  • Termite biotechnology encompasses pest management (e.g., RNA interference, digestive inhibitors) and industrial applications (e.g., lignocellulases from digestomes).
  • Termite digestomes are rich sources of enzymes for biomass and industrial processes.
  • Host and symbiont interactions are crucial for both categories of termite biotechnology.

Conclusions:

  • Termite biotechnology presents significant opportunities for pest control and industrial innovation.
  • Integrating host and symbiont research is key to unlocking the full potential of termite biotechnology.
  • Future research should focus on the synergistic functions of termites and their microbial partners.