Emerging Diseases of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits and Nuts

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change is favouring the spread of tropical and subtropical fruits into new production areas, thus expanding the geographic range of fruit production. This growth opportunity for tropical fruit trees is hindered by the increasing spread of new diseases caused by both exotic and native pathogens and the lack of adequate management strategies. For this Special Issue, we welcome studies that provide new insights into new and emerging diseases of tropical and subtropical fruits and nuts, as well as the development of advanced breeding techniques and genome editing to improve resistance to pathogens, the evolution of modelling techniques and biological control strategies. Through a holistic perspective, this special volume aims to summarize current knowledge on phytosanitary problems of tropical fruit production, with a particular emphasis on temperate zones, in order to fill the current scientific gaps that slow the expansion of fruit crops into non-traditional growing areas. All article types, including original research and reviews, are welcome. We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Benedetto T. Linaldeddu
Dr. Dalia Aiello
Guest Editors

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