Colonization Resistance of Symbionts in Their Insect Hosts
The symbiotic microbiome is critical in promoting insect resistance against colonization by exogenous microorganisms. The mechanisms by which symbionts contribute to the host’s immune capacity is referred to as colonization resistance. Symbionts can protect insects from exogenous pathogens through a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/7/594 |