Disease Diagnosis and Control for Fruit 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: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 84
Special Issue Editors
Interests: disease prevention and control of horticultural plants
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Interests: disease prevention and control of ornamental horticultural plants
Interests: virus evolution; plant virus interaction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit crops, including tree fruits, small fruits (berries), citrus fruits, etc., play a critical role in global agriculture, providing essential nutrients and economic value. However, they are increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of diseases that threaten their yield, quality, and sustainability. This Special Issue, ‘Disease Diagnosis and Control for Fruit Crops’, focuses on innovative strategies and technologies that address these challenges. This Special Issue will publish scientific articles and reviews discussing cutting-edge diagnostic tools, such as molecular techniques and advanced control methods, including biocontrol agents, resistant cultivars, and integrated disease management, that can mitigate disease impact effectively.
Dr. Liqing Zhang
Dr. Lu Xu
Prof. Dr. Zhen He
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Horticulturae is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- disease diagnosis
- field efficacy evaluation
- biological control
- breeding
- disease management
- plant–pathogen interactions
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