Forest Tree Resistance to Fungi and Insect Pests
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecophysiology and Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 48
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Interests: forest mycorrhiza; stress physiology; drought
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forest ecosystems are critical to biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and timber production; however, they face significant threats from fungal pathogens and insect pests, causing widespread damage and economic losses. The study of forest tree resistance to these threats dates back to the early 20th century, when researchers began to investigate the interactions between trees and their biological adversaries. Early research concentrated on the basic identification of pests and diseases. Over time, understanding tree resistance mechanisms became increasingly important as forests came to be used for climate regulation, timber production, and habitat preservation, and scientists started to explore how trees rid themselves of fungal infections and insect attacks, leading to a growing body of information on this subject. The recent introduction of genomic and biotechnological techniques has created new opportunities for developing resistant tree varieties and integrated pest management strategies.
This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research on forest tree resistance to fungi and insect pests, with an emphasis on both basic and applied aspects. We are looking for papers that address the following topics:
- The genetic and molecular mechanisms of forest resilience;
- How climate change affects these interactions;
- The physiological and biochemical responses of trees;
- Integrated pest management strategies;
- The role of symbiotic fungi in enhancing resistance;
- Interactions between fungi, insects, and trees.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, short communications, and perspectives that contribute to advancing our understanding of forest tree resistance to fungi and insect pests. The goal is to present a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge while also highlighting attractive areas for future research and application.
Prof. Dr. Ying-Ning Zou
Prof. Dr. Qiang-Sheng Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biotic stress
- climate change
- insect pests
- interaction
- fungi
- symbiotic fungi
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