Microbial Biocontrol Agents: Mechanisms of Disease Suppression and Growth Promotion in Horticultural Crop Production
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Biotic and Abiotic Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2027 | Viewed by 274
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microorganisms; biological control; bioremediation; enzymology; plant development
Interests: trichoderma; cell signaling; functional genomic; fungal biotechnology; bioactive compounds; biocontrol; crop protection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural crops are central to global nutrition, health, and economic vitality, yet their productivity is increasingly threatened by plant diseases and environmental pressures. As agriculture moves toward more sustainable and resilient production systems, microbial biocontrol agents are gaining unprecedented relevance. These beneficial microorganisms not only suppress pathogens but also activate plant defense pathways, enhance growth, and strengthen stress tolerance—offering powerful, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional inputs.
This Special Issue invites cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of the mechanisms driving these beneficial interactions, from molecular and biochemical pathways to ecological dynamics- and omics-based discoveries. By bringing together innovative studies and emerging technologies, this Special Issue aims to showcase the transformative potential of microbial biocontrol in shaping the future of modern horticulture.
Prof. Dr. Mauricio Nahuam Chávez Avilés
Prof. Dr. Edgardo Ulises Esquivel Naranjo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microbial biocontrol
- plant-microbe interactions
- induced resistance
- horticultural crops
- beneficial microorganisms
- sustainable horticulture
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