Interaction Mechanisms Between Crops and Pathogens
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular plant pathology and fungal genetics; molecular interaction between rice and Magnaporthe oryzae
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Interests: fungal pathogen; pathogenesis; genomics; plant-pathogen interactions; plant disease control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interaction between crops and pathogens is a critical area of research with significant implications for global food security and agricultural sustainability. Pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses, utilize sophisticated strategies to infect crops, leading to devastating diseases and substantial yield losses. Understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these interactions is essential for developing effective disease management strategies. Recent advancements in genomics, proteomics, and biotechnology have provided innovative insights into the complex interplay between crops and pathogens, including pathogen virulence factors, host immune responses, and the role of environmental factors. This Special Issue, titled "Interaction Mechanisms Between Crops and Pathogens", aims to highlight cutting-edge research and reviews that explore the molecular basis of crop–pathogen interactions, innovative diagnostic tools, and sustainable approaches to disease control. We welcome original research and review articles focused on molecular and genomic analyses of model plant–pathogen interactions or interactions between crops and pathogens that cause significant damage.
Prof. Dr. Guodong Lu
Dr. Yingzi Yun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- crop–pathogen interactions
- molecular mechanisms
- pathogen virulence
- plant immunity
- disease management strategies
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