Recent Advances in Plant Pathogenic Fungus Botrytis
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Botrytis cinerea is a fungal pathogen that causes gray mold disease in varied dicotyledonous plant species, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is responsible for significant crop losses in the agricultural sector and may also have ecological impacts on native and endemic plant species. Recent genetic and phenotypic characterizations of Botrytis have advanced our understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in adhesion, penetration, host–pathogen interactions, virulence factors, and resistance to chemical antifungal agents.
This Special Issue, titled “Recent Advances in Plant Pathogenic Fungus Botrytis,” invites researchers to submit original research articles or comprehensive reviews addressing key aspects of this important phytopathogen. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, mechanisms of resistance, ecological impacts, genetic and genomic studies, cell wall structure and function, intercellular interactions, and virulence factors. Contributions highlighting recent trends, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches in the field are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Luis Castillo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- resistance mechanisms
- natural antifungal
- cell wall function
- genetics study
- virulence factors
- ecology impact
- antifungal activity
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