Nematode Diseases and Their Management in Crop Plants—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of the first Special Issue in Agronomy, “Nematode Diseases and Their Management in Crop Plants (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/special_issues/59NZCQEF6G)”, the Editorial Office is pleased to launch its second edition.

More than 4000 species of nematodes are plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), which affect the quality and quantity of many crops. PPNs attack plants and disrupt their development, causing reductions in crop yield and the quality of the products. Their control is mainly achieved by means of crop rotation and the use of resistant cultivars, combined with synthetic nematicide application. Even though the use of chemical pesticides is an effective control strategy, this is expensive and legislation is very strict regarding their use in the field, focusing mainly on environmental and health risks. The increase in environmental concerns and regulatory restrictions has led to the urgent need to find alternative control measures that have the same efficacy as chemical nematicides. These alternatives need to be less expensive and more environmentally friendly than the methods currently used.

This Special Issue focuses on management methodologies used to control nematodes that cause damage to economically important crops. It seeks to include interdisciplinary studies on nematology, phytopathology, and pest management. Research articles should cover a broad range of topics, such as the use of new technologies to control PPNs in the field and more environmentally and health-friendly management strategies.

Prof. Dr. Isabel Luci Pisa Mata da Conceição
Dr. Maria João Camacho
Guest Editors

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