Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Osmoregulation in Insects01:47

Osmoregulation in Insects

17.6K
Malpighian tubules are specialized structures found in the digestive systems of many arthropods, including most insects, that handle excretion and osmoregulation. The tubules are typically arranged in pairs and have a convoluted structure that increases their surface area.
17.6K
Fungal Group Zygomycota01:29

Fungal Group Zygomycota

1.4K
Zygomycota, previously classified as a distinct fungal group, are primarily terrestrial, saprophytic molds that play a crucial role as decomposers. Recent phylogenetic studies have revealed that these fungi are now divided into two major clades — Mucoromycota, which includes many symbiotic species, and Zoopagomycota, which primarily consists of parasitic and pathogenic fungi. These groups exhibit distinct ecological roles and reproductive strategies while sharing key structural and...
1.4K
Fungal Phylum Microsporidia01:28

Fungal Phylum Microsporidia

549
Microsporidia are a group of obligate intracellular fungi that were initially classified as protists but were later reclassified based on phylogenetic, molecular, and structural evidence linking them to the Chytridiomycota. These unicellular, non-motile organisms are highly specialized parasites that infect a wide range of animal hosts, including humans. They have evolved extensive genomic and metabolic reductions, making them highly dependent on their hosts for survival.Morphology and Genomic...
549
Fungal Phylum Ascomycota01:28

Fungal Phylum Ascomycota

1.5K
Phylum Ascomycota, a major division within the subkingdom Dikarya, comprises a diverse range of fungal species, including both unicellular yeasts and filamentous molds such as Aspergillus and Penicillium. These fungi thrive in a variety of habitats, from aquatic ecosystems to terrestrial environments, playing crucial ecological and economic roles.Morphology and ReproductionThe defining characteristic of Ascomycetes, commonly referred to as sac fungi, is the ascus—a sac-like structure that...
1.5K
Fungal Phylum Basidiomycota01:26

Fungal Phylum Basidiomycota

1.3K
Basidiomycota is a diverse phylum of fungi that includes ecologically significant decomposers such as white rot fungi, symbionts like mycorrhizal fungi, plant pathogens such as rusts and smuts, and edible species like Agaricus bisporus (the common button mushroom). These fungi play crucial roles in nutrient cycling, symbiotic relationships, and even human health. Their defining feature is the basidium, a microscopic club-shaped structure responsible for producing basidiospores.Fruiting Bodies...
1.3K
Ribozymes02:47

Ribozymes

13.5K
The term ribozyme is used for RNA that can act as an enzyme. Ribozymes are mainly found in selected viruses, bacteria, plant organelles, and lower eukaryotes. Ribozymes were first discovered in 1982 when Tom Cech’s laboratory observed Group I introns acting as enzymes. This was shortly followed by the discovery of another ribozyme, Ribonulcease P, by Sid Altman’s laboratory. Both Cech and Altman received the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1989 for their work on ribozymes.
Ribozymes can...
13.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Metabolomics analysis reveals diverse nematicidal metabolites from spore-forming bacteria.

AIMS microbiology·2026
Same author

One-Pot Depolymerization, Demethylation, and Phenolation of Lignin for Bioactive Polyphenol Production.

ChemSusChem·2026
Same author

<b>Description of two new Chinese <i>Parvispinia</i> and new collection data for <i>P. barkama</i> (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)</b>.

Zootaxa·2026
Same author

Characterization of Durum-Einkorn Amphiploids for Introgression of Powdery Mildew Resistance from Einkorn into Common Wheat.

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Fulfilling Koch-Like Postulates for Animal Fungal Mutualists: New Fungal Symbionts and Gallery and Mycangial Colonisation by Xyleborus affinis Ambrosia Fungi.

Environmental microbiology·2026
Same author

Stress-Driven Accelerated Evolution and Ecological Network Reconfiguration in Extremophilic Microbial Communities.

Biology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Isolation and Selection of Entomopathogenic Fungi from Soil Samples and Evaluation of Fungal Virulence against Insect Pests
09:42

Isolation and Selection of Entomopathogenic Fungi from Soil Samples and Evaluation of Fungal Virulence against Insect Pests

Published on: September 28, 2021

10.5K

Microbiota in insect fungal pathology.

Drion G Boucias1, Yonghong Zhou2, Shuaishuai Huang2

  • 1Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
|May 27, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Insect pathogenic fungi interactions with insect microbes are crucial for fungal survival and development. Understanding the insect microbiome offers new pest control strategies by revealing fungal adaptations and insect defenses.

Keywords:
Entomopathogenic fungiExosymbionts and endosymbiontsFacultative and obligate microbial symbiontsHost-pathogen interactionsMicrobiome

More Related Videos

Murine Fecal Isolation and Microbiota Transplantation
07:32

Murine Fecal Isolation and Microbiota Transplantation

Published on: May 26, 2023

5.6K
Preparing and Rearing Axenic Insects with Tissue Cultured Seedlings for Host-Gut Microbiota Interaction Studies of the Leaf Beetle
06:56

Preparing and Rearing Axenic Insects with Tissue Cultured Seedlings for Host-Gut Microbiota Interaction Studies of the Leaf Beetle

Published on: October 8, 2021

3.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Isolation and Selection of Entomopathogenic Fungi from Soil Samples and Evaluation of Fungal Virulence against Insect Pests
09:42

Isolation and Selection of Entomopathogenic Fungi from Soil Samples and Evaluation of Fungal Virulence against Insect Pests

Published on: September 28, 2021

10.5K
Murine Fecal Isolation and Microbiota Transplantation
07:32

Murine Fecal Isolation and Microbiota Transplantation

Published on: May 26, 2023

5.6K
Preparing and Rearing Axenic Insects with Tissue Cultured Seedlings for Host-Gut Microbiota Interaction Studies of the Leaf Beetle
06:56

Preparing and Rearing Axenic Insects with Tissue Cultured Seedlings for Host-Gut Microbiota Interaction Studies of the Leaf Beetle

Published on: October 8, 2021

3.7K

Area of Science:

  • Entomopathogenic Fungi
  • Insect-Microbe Interactions
  • Microbial Ecology

Background:

  • Insect pathogenic fungi, like Metarhizium robertsii and Beauveria bassiana, are well-studied, but their interaction with host microbes remains underexplored.
  • Host microbes (exosymbionts and endosymbionts) influence entomopathogenic fungi via insect surfaces, gut, and cells, varying with insect development, diet, and environment.
  • Insect microbiomes are dynamic, affected by factors including chemical insecticide exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in understanding how insect pathogenic fungi interact with host microbes.
  • To highlight the spectrum of strategies fungi use to exploit or suppress insect microbes.
  • To explore the role of insect-acquired microbes in combating fungal infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biochemical and genetic studies on host-pathogen interactions.
  • Analysis of research on insect microbiome composition and its influence on fungal pathogens.
  • Synthesis of evidence on fungal antimicrobial compound production and insect antifungal defenses.

Main Results:

  • Entomopathogenic fungi employ diverse strategies, including antimicrobial production, to manage insect host microbes during infection.
  • Insects can harbor microbes that produce antifungal compounds, potentially counteracting entomopathogenic fungal infections.
  • The insect microbiome significantly impacts the ecology and pathology of entomopathogenic fungi.

Conclusions:

  • Considering the insect microbiome is essential for a comprehensive understanding of entomopathogenic fungi.
  • This research opens new avenues for developing innovative pest control strategies leveraging microbial interactions.
  • Future research should focus on the complex interplay between insects, their microbes, and fungal pathogens.