Phytopathogen Dynamics and Crop Diseases: Advances in Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Management
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular diagnosis; phytopathology; biological control; disease management; plasma sterilization technology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: plant nematology; nematophagous fungi; multilevel biological interactions; integrated management of plant‑parasitic nematodes; molecular plant–microbe interactions; microbiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the remarkable success of the first Special Issue, “Phytopathogens and Crop Diseases”, which attracted significant attention and high-quality contributions, the Editorial Office is delighted to announce this new edition, “Phytopathogen Dynamics and Crop Diseases: Advances in Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Management.”
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research on the complex dynamics of phytopathogens—including fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses—and their impact on crop health and productivity. We welcome original studies, reviews, and short communications that advance our understanding of pathogen–host interactions, disease epidemiology under changing environmental conditions, pathogen evolution and resistance breakdown, and innovative management strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on emerging and re-emerging diseases, the integration of digital technologies (e.g., AI, modeling, remote sensing) for early detection and monitoring, genomic and molecular approaches to enhance plant resistance, and climate-smart solutions for sustainable crop protection.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, this Special Issue seeks to drive scientific innovation and support resilient, sustainable agricultural systems in the face of global challenges.
Dr. Ying-Hong Lin
Guest Editor
Dr. Yuh Tzean
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- phytopathogen dynamics
- crop diseases
- disease diagnosis
- epidemiology
- innovative management
- pathogen evolution
- digital technologies
- plant resistance
- climate-smart agriculture
- sustainable crop protection
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Related Special Issue
- Phytopathogens and Crop Diseases in Agronomy (8 articles)
