Application of Modern Solutions against Plant Viral Disease
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 2525
Special Issue Editor
Interests: the control of plant viral diseases; the regulation of viral gene expression
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue in Agronomy addresses the critical challenges of plant viral diseases and seeks to explore innovative solutions for their effective management. As agricultural systems around the world grapple with the increasing threat of viral infections, this collection of articles aims to showcase cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and strategies that harness modern advancements to combat plant viral diseases.
Contributions to this Special Issue will span diverse areas, including advanced molecular techniques for precise virus detection and characterization, the development and deployment of genetically resistant crop varieties, the application of nanotechnology in targeted disease management, and the utilization of data-driven analytics for the early detection and prediction of viral outbreaks. The goal is to assemble a comprehensive repository of knowledge that informs and guides agricultural practices toward enhanced resilience and sustainability in the face of evolving viral challenges.
We invite researchers, scientists, and practitioners from various disciplines to share their expertise and contribute to this collective effort. Through the collaboration and dissemination of innovative approaches, we aim to significantly advance our understanding of modern solutions against plant viral diseases and provide practical insights for the benefit of global agriculture.
Prof. Dr. Xuefeng Yuan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant viral diseases
- modern solutions
- molecular diagnostics
- genetic resistance
- nanotechnology in agriculture
- data analytics
- disease management
- sustainable agriculture
- crop resilience
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