Fungal Diseases Management of Horticulture Crops
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: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phytopathology; mycology; grapevine trunk diseases; biological control; trichoderma; biostimulants
Interests: phytopathology; microbiology; grapevine trunk diseases; biological control; trichoderma; food safety; food waste; biotechnology; molecular biology
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Dear Colleagues,
Fungal diseases of horticultural crops cause significant yield losses and quality deterioration worldwide, while climate change and intensive cropping systems, as well as global trade, further increase the risk of pathogens, so effective control is of paramount importance from an economic, food safety, and environmental perspective. This Special Issue presents a complex approach to the control of fungal diseases: the studies describe the biology and epidemiology of the main pathogens; the environmental and cultivation technology factors influencing the development of infections; and chemical, biological, and preventive control options. Special attention is paid to solutions aimed at enhancing the natural defenses of plants, the use of biological methods and simple, low-impact materials, and post-harvest protection issues, which together contribute to the preservation of crop safety and quality.
Dr. András Csótó
Prof. Dr. Erzsébet Mónika Karaffa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal diseases
- fruits
- vegetables
- ornamental plants
- postharvest
- chemical control
- fungicides
- basic substances
- biocontrol
- preventive control
- priming
- integrated pest management
- agrotechnical disease control
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