Biological and Integrated Pest Management of Horticulture Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 November 2025 | Viewed by 151
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Interests: soybean cyst nematode; root-knot nematodes; pine wood nematode; host resistance breeding; biological control; integrated management
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Interests: plant engineering; management of plant-parasitic nematodes; nematode–plant interactions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural crops play a vital role in global food security, nutritional supply, and sustainable economic development. However, their yield and quality are increasingly threatened by pests, diseases, and invasive species, which not only cause significant yield losses but also lead to over-reliance on chemical pesticides. The overuse of synthetic agrochemicals further exacerbates environmental degradation, pest resistance development, and danger to human health. To address these challenges, sustainable pest management strategies are urgently needed to ensure resilient and eco-friendly horticultural production systems. Integrated pest management (IPM), including cultural practices, biological control, genetic pest control, and targeted pesticide application, represents an innovative approach, supporting sustainable agriculture by integrating multiple strategies to minimize pesticide use while boosting yields and preserving ecological balance. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to highlight horticultural crops’ biological and integrated pest management.
We welcome research articles, reviews, and novel viewpoints providing comprehensive insights on horticultural crops’ biological control and integrated pest management. Articles in the field of nanoemulsions, controlled-release formulations, conservation biological control, and targeted pesticide delivery systems will also be of interest for publication.
Dr. Jingsheng Chen
Dr. Yanfeng Hu
Dr. Limei Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- horticultural crops
- pest
- biological control
- integrated pest management
- genetic pest control
- nanoemulsions
- controlled-release formulations
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