The gut microbiome of Helicoverpa armigera enhances immune response to baculovirus infection via supression of Duox-mediated reactive oxygen species.

These findings illuminate how gut microbiota play important roles in larval defense against oral baculovirus infection, and suggest novel avenues of investigation to enhance the efficacy of baculoviruses and improve control of lepidopteran pests. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.