Biological Control and Molecular Biology of Bacterial Plant Diseases
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 831
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vegetables diseases; biological control; pathogenesis; functional genes; plant-bacterial interactions; secondary metabolites
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Interests: bacteriology; bacterial cell cycle; bacterial physiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bacterial plant diseases represent a significant challenge to global agriculture, causing substantial losses in crop productivity and quality. Conventional chemical control methods, while effective, are often associated with unintended consequences, such as environmental contamination and the emergence of resistant pathogen strains. In response, there is a growing emphasis on developing sustainable and eco-friendly biological control strategies. This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing the field by compiling cutting-edge research on the biological control and molecular biology of bacterial plant diseases, fostering scientific dialogue and innovation.
The Special Issue will explore a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the utilization of beneficial microorganisms like antagonistic bacteria and endophytes for disease management, molecular mechanisms underlying pathogen–host interactions, and the application of advanced genetic engineering tools such as RNA interference and CRISPR for disease control. Additionally, we will highlight the role of omics technologies—genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics—in identifying novel resistance genes and biological control agents. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and concise communications that contribute to the understanding and advancement of these areas.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Lei Li
Dr. Xiaofeng Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bacterial plant diseases
- biological control
- plant pathogens
- endophytes
- genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic studies of antagonistic or pathogenic bacteria interactions
- pathogenic mechanism
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