About this Research Topic
Chemical ecology is a dynamic and interdisciplinary research area that has evolved significantly over the past decades. It focuses on understanding the chemical signals that mediate interactions between organisms. Insects are pivotal in this field, relying on such infochemicals to communicate and interact with their surroundings, including humans, animals or plants. Insects can play dual roles: as pests or disease vectors (of humans, animals and plants), but as plant pollinators as well; contributing to the existence and diversity of plants. Within the One Health context, research on insect chemical ecology opens avenues for sustainable pest management, disease control and bolstering ecosystem resilience. This Research Topic highlights recent advances and discussions in insect chemical ecology, showcasing its role in addressing diverse ecological and public health challenges.
This collection aims to explore the essential role of chemical ecology in understanding how insects interact with humans, animals, and plants within the framework of One Health. Insects act as vector of diseases, affecting all the three domains; or inflict direct damage by selecting hosts through chemical signals. By understanding these interactions, we aim to enhance strategies for disease management, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation Moreover, we seek to explore the role of infochemicals that favor pollination in plant reproduction. Uncovering these chemical-mediated interactions not only enhance pest control and disease prevention but also contributes to the conservation of insect and plant species, crucial for maintaining ecological balance and sustaining life on Earth. Through this collection, we aim to advance knowledge in chemical ecology, offering insights that bridge disciplines and contribute to integrated approaches for improving human, animal and plant health. Ultimately, our goal is to foster dialogue and innovative research that addresses complex health challenges within interconnected ecosystems.
This Research Topic aims to explore the interdisciplinary field of chemical ecology concerning insects within the One Health context. We seek contributions that examine how chemical signals influence insect behavior, including host selection, mating and communication, and their implications for human, animal, plant and ecosystem health. Research on how insects act as vectors of pathogens affecting humans, animals and plants, as well as strategies for disease mitigation and control, is encouraged. Additionally, we encourage studies that elucidate the chemical cues involved in pollination, and therefore in plant reproduction. We welcome a variety of manuscript types, including original research articles, comprehensive review articles, and perspective/opinion pieces offering new theoretical insights or conceptual frameworks.
This collection aims to explore the essential role of chemical ecology in understanding how insects interact with humans, animals, and plants within the framework of One Health. Insects act as vector of diseases, affecting all the three domains; or inflict direct damage by selecting hosts through chemical signals. By understanding these interactions, we aim to enhance strategies for disease management, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation Moreover, we seek to explore the role of infochemicals that favor pollination in plant reproduction. Uncovering these chemical-mediated interactions not only enhance pest control and disease prevention but also contributes to the conservation of insect and plant species, crucial for maintaining ecological balance and sustaining life on Earth. Through this collection, we aim to advance knowledge in chemical ecology, offering insights that bridge disciplines and contribute to integrated approaches for improving human, animal and plant health. Ultimately, our goal is to foster dialogue and innovative research that addresses complex health challenges within interconnected ecosystems.
This Research Topic aims to explore the interdisciplinary field of chemical ecology concerning insects within the One Health context. We seek contributions that examine how chemical signals influence insect behavior, including host selection, mating and communication, and their implications for human, animal, plant and ecosystem health. Research on how insects act as vectors of pathogens affecting humans, animals and plants, as well as strategies for disease mitigation and control, is encouraged. Additionally, we encourage studies that elucidate the chemical cues involved in pollination, and therefore in plant reproduction. We welcome a variety of manuscript types, including original research articles, comprehensive review articles, and perspective/opinion pieces offering new theoretical insights or conceptual frameworks.
Keywords: insect chemical ecology, infochemicals, insect behavior, human disease vectors, animal ectoparasites, insect herbivores, plant pollinators, One Health
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