This textbook introduces to the fundamentals and applications of insect biotechnology in a concise manner. Global economically important insects such as silkworm, lac or honey bee are in the focus of this text. The book attempts to address all of the latest developments in this growing field such as application of metagenomics and proteomics in mining for genes and enzymes that could be beneficial in diverse industrial and biomedical applications. Further, insects have been established as suitable tool for the production of transgenic products which is discussed in one dedicated chapter. The book targets students and researchers in molecular biology, biotechnology or entomology who want to get familiar with the emerging field of insect biotechnology.

Introduces to the broad and emerging field of insect molecular biology and biotechnology in an accessible way Describes the latest insights and developments in insect biotechnology Illustrates the manifold applications of insect biotechnology in industry and biomedicine

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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar is presently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi (A Central University), India. Dr. Kumar also worked as a post-doctorate/foreign expert in the Soochow University, China. Dr. Kumar is awardee of prestigious Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship of India and was the Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, G.G. Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), India. He loves to learn new science and investigating new ways to do his assignments. He is fervent towards insect research which includes molecular biology, metagenomics, gut microbiome relationship, biomedicines and natural products. He is author and co-author of thirty-four research papers, three books (30,000+ downloads), eight book chapters, three international proceedings and granted a patent of his credit. Dr. Kumar also honoured with several national & International awards for his contribution in the area biological science. He is reviewer of SCI journals and member of several scientific bodied.

Prof. Sangeeta Shukla is Professor of the School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, M.P. and had more than 40 years of professional experience in different aspects of educational planning, institution building, teaching, research and development including international research. She was awarded "Welcome Trust Grant" to work in the University of Liverpool, UK and was also selected for French Government Scholarship for pre/doctoral course at France through the Ministry of External Affairs. She has served as Vice President for Asian Continent of TEU, France. She has appointed as visiting professor in Europe Ayurveda Academic, France. Her research is distinctive in the field of Life Sciences with a particular emphasis on Phytotherapeutics for deadly diseases. She has published more than 135 International and National journals and 11 books with citation index: 3300. She has participated in several International programmes / seminars / conferences as Chairperson of technical sessions, group leader, and invited speaker. She has been bestowed with several honours and awards.

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1. Introduction and history of insect biotechnology.- 2. Why biotechnology needed in Insects?.- 3. Importance and application of biotechnology in insects.- 4. Recent advances in insect biotechnology.- 5. Insect metagenomics.- 6. Molecular signatures of host-pathogen interactions in virus infected Lepidopterans.- 7. Future prospects of insect biotechnology.