Álvarez Pérez, SergioLievens, Bartde Vega, Clara2024-01-152024-01-152024-02Álvarez-Pérez, S., Lievens, B., & de Vega, C. (2023). Floral nectar and honeydew microbial diversity and their role in biocontrol of insect pests and pollination. Current opinion in insect science, 61, 101138. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2023.10113810.1016/j.cois.2023.101138https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/93113Supplementary data associated with this article can be found in the online version at doi:10.1016/j.cois.2023.101138.Sugar-rich plant-related secretions, such as floral nectar and honeydew, that are commonly used as nutrient sources by insects and other animals, are also the ecological niche for diverse microbial communities. Recent research has highlighted the great potential of nectar and honeydew microbiomes in biological pest control and improved pollination, but the exploitation of these microbiomes requires a deep understanding of their community dynamics and plant–microbe–insect interactions. Additionally, the successful application of microbes in crop fields is conditioned by diverse ecological, legal, and ethical challenges that should be taken into account. In this article, we provide an overview of the nectar and honeydew microbiomes and discuss their potential applications in sustainable agricultural practices.engAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/journal article2214-5753https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574523001359open access57579Ciencias de la SaludEcología (Biología)Microbiología (Biología)InsectosBotánica (Biología)2401 Biología Animal (Zoología)2414 Microbiología2417 Biología Vegetal (Botánica)