Molecular Mechanisms and Physiological Responses in Grapevine–Pathogen Interactions
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant virology; grapevine; plant–microbe interactions; AMF
Interests: plant virology; plant-microbe interactions; mycorrhizal symbiosis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Grapevine is one of the plants most affected by a wide range of fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. Due to its long history of domestication, its widespread cultivation in diverse climates and the growing demand for more sustainable pesticide applications have made grapevine pathogen management one of the biggest challenges in modern viticulture.
Understanding the complex interactions between grapevine plants and their pathogens remains a crucial research topic. With more advanced methodology and an interdisciplinary approach to this subject, new questions have emerged regarding disease development, host–pathogen interactions, and potential vulnerabilities in pathogen biology.
With this Special Issue, we would like to invite potential authors to submit their latest research in this area and their findings in terms of the molecular mechanisms underlying grapevine–pathogen interaction, biochemical and physiological responses of the host plant, and alternative biocontrol strategies with proven efficacy in grapevine pathogen management. We also welcome advances in disease prediction and the influence of climate change on pathogen biology. This Special Issue aims to contribute towards the development of more sustainable viticultural practices through gathering the latest research in pathogen biology and management.
Dr. Mate Čarija
Dr. Katarina Hančević
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- grapevine pathology
- grapevine–pathogen interactions
- disease management
- disease progression
- sustainable viticulture
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