Surface protein components from entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria: effects on immune responses of the greater wax moth, <i>Galleria mellonella</i> (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Abstract

Nematocomplex surface compounds play a key role in immunoevasion/depression of insect hosts, causing a severe physiological disorder. Natural compounds newly identified as active against pests could improve the pest management of species potentially harmful to plants in urban green spaces and agriculture. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.