Forest Pathogens: 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: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 2059
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forest pathology; forest microbiology; plant pathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forest health is a critical component of sustainable forestry management, and the early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective control of forest pathogens are essential for maintaining the vitality of forest ecosystems. Forest pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other microbial agents, pose significant threats to forest trees, leading to diseases that can cause widespread mortality, reduce timber quality, and disrupt ecological balance.
This Special Issue of Forests focuses on advances in the detection, diagnosis, and control of forest pathogens. We welcome research articles that explore innovative methods for identifying and monitoring pathogens at various scales, from molecular techniques to remote sensing technologies. Contributions that address the integration of diagnostic tools with forest management practices are particularly encouraged, as well as studies that investigate the efficacy of current and novel control strategies, including biological control, chemical treatments, and silvicultural practices.
The goal of this Special Issue is to bring together the latest scientific findings that can inform and enhance forest management practices aimed at mitigating the impact of forest pathogens. We invite submissions that cover a broad range of topics related to forest pathogen detection, diagnosis, and control, with the aim of fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, forest managers, and policymakers.
Prof. Dr. Fengmao Chen
Prof. Dr. Yonglin Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest pathogens
- disease diagnosis
- pathogen detection
- forest health
- disease control strategies
- biological control
- chemical treatments
- silvicultural practices
- forest management
- sustainable forestry
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