Gut bacteria of the silkworm Bombyx mori facilitate host resistance against the toxic effects of organophosphate insecticides

Gut bacteria of the silkworm Bombyx mori facilitate host resistance against the toxic effects of organophosphate insecticides

Organophosphate insecticides that are heavily used in agriculture for pest control have caused growing environmental problems and public health concerns worldwide. Ironically, insecticide resistance develops quickly in major lepidopteran pests, partially via their microbial symbionts. To investigate...

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Main Authors: Bosheng Chen, Nan Zhang, Sen Xie, Xiancui Zhang, Jintao He, Abrar Muhammad, Chao Sun, Xingmeng Lu, Yongqi Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Insecticide
Resistance
Gut bacteria
Silkworm
Nutrients
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020318419

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