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Evolution of host resistance to insect pathogens.

¹Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Current Opinion in Insect Science

|August 21, 2017

Summary

Insect pathogens, crucial for sustainable pest control, can surprisingly lead to insect resistance. This review examines how resistance evolves and identifies factors influencing this phenomenon in entomopathogens.

Area of Science:

Entomology
Pest Management
Evolutionary Biology

Background:

Insect pathogens are vital for sustainable pest management.
Their complex mechanisms were believed to prevent resistance evolution.
However, field-evolved resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis and granuloviruses is documented.

Purpose of the Study:

To review documented cases of insect pathogen resistance.
To discuss the probability of resistance evolving in other entomopathogens.
To highlight factors influencing resistance evolution.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on insect pathogen resistance.
Analysis of factors contributing to resistance.
Discussion of future research directions.

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Field-based resistance to specific insect pathogens (Bacillus thuringiensis, granuloviruses) has been confirmed.
Factors like pathogen diversity, host nutrition, and transgenerational effects play a role in resistance evolution.

Conclusions:

Resistance to insect pathogens, though once thought unlikely, is a reality.
Understanding the drivers of resistance is crucial for maintaining the efficacy of biological control agents.
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