1. Drosophila melanogaster as an emerging model host for entomopathogenic fungi.
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Ramírez-Camejo, Luis A., Bayman, Paul, and Mejía, Luis C.
- Abstract
Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) infect insects and are of interest for understanding host-pathogen interactions and biological control of insect pests. The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster offers an excellent model system for exploring the biology of EPF and their interactions with insects. In this review, we describe the advantages of using D. melanogaster as a model system to study EPF and highlight EPF of relevance to agriculture. We also propose possible directions for future research in this area. We predict that in the future, D. melanogaster will continue to be a productive system for understanding the biology of the fungi attacking insects and will no doubt contribute to the future of biological control, conservation and other areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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