Global Database of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Their Host Associations
Author Information
Author(s): De Wint Frederik C., Nicholson Soun, Koid Qian Qun, Zahra Shafia, Chestney-Claassen Georgia, Seelan Jaya Seelan Sathiya, Xie Jie, Xing Shuang, Fayle Tom M., Haelewaters Danny
Primary Institution: Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Entomology, Department of Ecology, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
Hypothesis
Comprehensive data on entomopathogenic fungi (EF) host specificity and geographical distribution are lacking.
Conclusion
The EntomoFun 1.0 database centralizes global records of EF–insect associations, providing valuable data for future research.
Supporting Evidence
- EntomoFun 1.0 includes 1,791 records detailing EF species and insect host taxa.
- The database is constructed based on 600 literature sources and herbarium specimens.
- Data is visualized with a global map and taxonomic charts.
Takeaway
Scientists created a big database that helps us understand how certain fungi infect insects all over the world.
Methodology
The database was constructed through a literature search and collation of observations from primary and secondary sources, focusing on EF species and their insect hosts.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from incomplete literature coverage and reliance on existing taxonomic classifications.
Limitations
The database may not include all EF species and their host associations, particularly those that are understudied or from inaccessible literature.
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