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Published on: March 16, 2019
The insect excretory system as a target for novel pest control strategies
Esau Ruiz-Sanchez1, Michael J O'Donnell2
1Instituto Tecnologico de Conkal, Km. 16.3, Ex-Carretera Merida-Motul, Conkal , Yucatan C.P. 97345, Mexico.
Abstract:
The insect excretory system plays essential roles in osmoregulation, ionoregulation and toxin elimination. Understanding the mechanisms of fluid and ion transport by the epithelial cells of the excretory system provides a foundation for development of novel pest management strategies. In the present review, we focus on two such strategies: first, impairment of osmoregulation by manipulation of diuretic or antidiuretic signaling pathways and second, interference with toxin elimination by inhibition of toxin transport systems.
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