Abstract
Plants and insects live in a microbial world, and the co-existence have shaped their ecology and evolution. These microbial allies play an essential role in the health, well-being, and vigor of their hosts and are often considered as “hidden players” in plant–insect interaction. The present chapter attempts to cover the contribution of microbes as drivers of plant–insect interaction where the microbial companions directly or indirectly influence the plant–insect interaction. The chapter also emphasizes the diversity of microbial communities linked with both plants and insects and their contribution toward plant–insect interaction from an ecological standpoint. It further deals with the recent updates on the use of microorganisms in pest management and the implications of microbes as a toolbox in future IPM strategies.
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AC would like to acknowledge “EVA4.0”, No. CZ.02.1.01 /0.0 /0.0 /16_ 019/0000803 financed by OP RDE” and IGA, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague for the financial support during the preparation of the book chapter. AR is supported by the EU project “EXTEMIT - K,” No. CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/15_003/0000433 financed by OP RDE and IGA, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague.
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