Environment–host–parasite interactions in mass-reared insects
Herren, Pascal ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8358-9636; Hesketh, Helen
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1794-7658; Meyling, Nicolai V.; Dunn, Alison M..
2023
Environment–host–parasite interactions in mass-reared insects.
Trends in Parasitology, 39 (7).
588-602.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2023.04.007
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Abstract/Summary
The mass production of insects is rapidly expanding globally, supporting multiple industrial needs. However, parasite infections in insect mass-production systems can lower productivity and can lead to devastating losses. High rearing densities and artificial environmental conditions in mass-rearing facilities affect the insect hosts as well as their parasites. Environmental conditions such as temperature, gases, light, vibration, and ionizing radiation can affect productivity in insect mass-production facilities by altering insect development and susceptibility to parasites. This review explores the recent literature on environment–host–parasite interactions with a specific focus on mass-reared insect species. Understanding these complex interactions offers opportunities to optimise environmental conditions for the prevention of infectious diseases in mass-reared insects.
Item Type: | Publication - Article |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2023.04.007 |
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas: | Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-) |
ISSN: | 1471-4922 |
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.: | Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link. |
Additional Keywords: | immunity, pathogens, environmental stress, insect mass production |
NORA Subject Terms: | Ecology and Environment Zoology |
Date made live: | 08 Nov 2023 15:50 +0 (UTC) |
URI: | https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/535684 |
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