Plant Disease Management in Modern Agriculture: Risks, Hybrid Strategies, and Emerging Solutions
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2026 | Viewed by 530
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant protection; diseases of plants; fungicides; IPM; natural products in agriculture
Interests: plant protection; agro chemicals; IPM; weeds control; diseases control
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Interests: diseases of cereals; corn; rapeseed; legumes; vegetables; garden and ornamental plants
Interests: food preservation; postharvest disease; biocontrol; plant disease resistance; fungi pathogen
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on current challenges and opportunities in plant disease management in the era of modern agriculture. Climate change, intensified crop production, and evolving pathogen populations pose significant risks to global food security. The Special Issue explores integrated strategies to reduce plant disease pressure, combining synthetic and biological crop protection methods with innovative hybrid approaches. Special attention is given to the management of Fusarium species and other major fungal pathogens that continue to threaten cereal and oilseed production. Contributions will highlight the potential of precision agriculture, novel biocontrol agents, resistant cultivars, and environmentally friendly practices as solutions to reduce dependency on chemical pesticides. By presenting both fundamental research and applied studies, this Special Issue aims to provide a platform for discussing risks, identifying sustainable solutions, and promoting resilient cropping systems. Researchers and practitioners are invited to share insights on innovative tools and strategies shaping the future of plant protection.
Dr. Jakub Danielewicz
Dr. Łukasz Sobiech
Prof. Dr. Marek Korbas
Dr. Yanqun Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- diseases
- chemical solutions
- fungicides
- fungi
- IPM solutions
- biocompounds
- agriculture
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