Forest Pathogen Detection, Diagnosis and Control
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 1399
Special Issue Editor
Interests: diversity and evolution of oomycetes and fungal species; oomycetes and fungal diseases diagnosis; emerging plant diseases; plant disease management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The health of forests is of paramount importance in sustainable forestry management, and an accurate diagnosis and efficient management of forest diseases are crucial for preserving the vitality of forest ecosystems. Forest pathogens, which include fungi, chromista, bacteria, and viruses, present a serious danger to forest trees, resulting in diseases that can lead to extensive mortality, diminish timber quality, and disturb ecological equilibrium.
This Special Issue of Forests concentrates on progress in the early detection, proper identification, and management of forest pathogens. Researchers studying innovative approaches for the identification and monitoring of pathogens at different levels, from molecular methods to remote sensing technologies, are hereby invited. Submissions that focus on the incorporation of diagnostic instruments within forest management methods are particularly welcomed, along with research examining the effectiveness of existing and innovative control strategies, such as biological control, chemical methods, and silvicultural techniques.
The objective of this Special Issue is to compile the most recent scientific discoveries that can guide and improve forest management strategies designed to reduce the effects of forest pathogens. Contributions that address a wide array of subjects concerning the diagnosis and control of forest pathogens are welcomed, with the intention of promoting knowledge sharing and cooperation among researchers, forest managers, and policymakers.
Dr. Roberto Faedda
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- forest pathogens
- diagnostics tools
- early detection
- identification
- forest health
- forest management
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