Integrated Pest Management and Biological Control in Commercial Orchards

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, integrated pest management and biological control have greatly contributed to a considerable reduction in agrochemical use in agriculture. In addition, nowadays, in many woody crops, it is possible to obtain a level of control of pests and pathogens that satisfies both large-scale distribution and local markets. However, increasing awareness of the safeguards of the environment demands continuous improvement of basic and applied knowledge of both disciplines. The severe reduction of copper utilization to protect trees from various pathogens is just one example that stimulates novel approaches to research and application. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest achievements on integrated pest management and biological control of fruit, olive, and citrus crops, with regard to their relative pests and pathogens, including emerging or re-emerging threats. Review articles focusing on the more recent advances in field control of key pests and pathogens, particularly those that utilize integrated pest management or biological control strategies, are encouraged. Papers on perspectives of solutions of old and new problems are also welcome.

Dr. Marco Scortichini
Guest Editor

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