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Editorial for the Special Issue "Detoxification Mechanisms in Insects"
Ahmed A A Aioub1, Mohamed-Bassem Ali Ashour1
1Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
Toxics
|August 25, 2023
Summary
Insects encounter natural and human-made toxins, such as plant allelochemicals and insecticides. Understanding insect detoxification mechanisms is crucial for pest control and ecological balance.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Insects are constantly exposed to a wide array of xenobiotics, including plant-derived allelochemicals and synthetic insecticides.
- These xenobiotics pose significant challenges to insect survival and ecological interactions.
- Effective detoxification mechanisms are vital for insect adaptation and persistence.
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