Forest Fungal Diseases 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 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pathogen detection; plant–pathogen interactions; disease control
Interests: forest pathology; mycology classification; molecular systematics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests play a vital role in maintaining global biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem stability. However, fungal diseases pose a significant threat to forest health, leading to economic losses, ecological degradation, and reduced resilience to climate change. Early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective control strategies are essential for mitigating these impacts and ensuring sustainable forest management.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on forest fungal diseases, focusing on innovative approaches in detection, diagnosis, and control. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
(1) Advanced detection techniques (e.g., remote sensing, molecular diagnostics, AI-based image analysis);
(2) Pathogen identification and genomic characterization;
(3) Epidemiology and ecological impacts of forest fungal diseases;
(4) Biological, chemical, and integrated management strategies;
(5) Climate change and emerging fungal threats;
(6) Resistance breeding and host–pathogen interactions;
(7) Policy and management frameworks for disease mitigation.
This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share insights and develop solutions for combating forest fungal diseases. We encourage submissions that bridge scientific research with practical applications to enhance forest resilience.
Dr. Dianguang Xiong
Dr. Ning Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest disease
- fungal pathogens
- detection
- diagnosis
- control strategies
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