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¹Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70126 Bari, Italy.

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Plant Pathology
Sustainable Agriculture

Background:

Insects harbor ectosymbiont microorganisms that influence their interactions with plants and pathogens.
Insect-borne pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) form symbiotic relationships with their vectors, impacting pest outbreaks.
Understanding these vector-phoront interactions is crucial for effective pest and disease management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role of insect ectosymbionts in plant production and protection.
To compare insect-borne ectosymbionts with endosymbionts and their impact on pest development.
To highlight the potential of ectosymbiont manipulation for sustainable pest management.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on insect-microorganism interactions.
Analysis of pathogenic interactions, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Discussion of omics sciences for identifying entomopathogens and ectosymbionts.
Exploration of microscopy techniques for ectosymbiont localization.

Main Results:

Ectosymbiotic bacteria can enhance insect feeding value and create niches for pest development.
Insect pathogenic viruses and entomopathogenic fungi show potential for biological pest control.
Omics technologies facilitate the identification and localization of ectosymbionts and entomopathogens.
Vector-pathogen interactions, like Xylella fastidiosa, are critical for outbreak dynamics.

Conclusions:

Manipulation of insect ectosymbionts presents a promising, environmentally safe strategy for pest and pathogen control.
This approach can mitigate the impact of chemical formulations and reduce crop losses.
It offers a more comprehensive and preventive alternative to traditional Integrated Pest Management (IPM).