A Review on Microsporidia Causing Pebrine Disease in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)

Key Points

• Pebrine disease impacts the silk production of Bombyx mori, leading to economic losses.
• The review details how microsporidia as pathogens affect the growth and development of silkworms.
• Assessment of molecular mechanisms reveals significant insights into host-pathogen interactions.
• Understanding these interactions may enable better management and treatment strategies for silkworms.