Topical Fungal Infection Induces Shifts in the Gut Microbiota Structure of Brown Planthopper, <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> (Homoptera: Delphacidae)
The brown planthopper (<i>Nilaparvata lugens</i>, BPH) is a destructive insect pest posing a serious threat to rice production. The fungal entomopathogen <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> is a promising alternative that can be used for BPH biocontrol. Recent studies have highligh...
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/6/528 |