The Role of Fungi in Plant Defense Mechanisms 2.0

Dear Colleagues,

Plants have a biological system with defense strategies against fungal pathogens. Fungi have to surpass this complex multilayered defense system to successfully establish themselves in the host. Plants possess inherent physical and chemical factors to protect themselves against pathogens, and inducible defense systems to prevent further colonization. In this interaction, the defense strategy of fungi is mainly chemical defense such as toxins, stressing the physiology of plants.

In this Special Issue of the Journal of Fungi titled “The Role of Fungi in Plant Defense Mechanisms 2.0”, we are inviting researchers to contribute to the knowledge of advancements in plant defense mechanisms against fungal infection. Sharing innovative ideas across the globe opens new opportunities to develop novel strategies against pathogenic fungi and protect economically important crops, and for the development of specific fungicides. We welcome manuscripts addressing consequential questions and theoretical investigations that advance our understanding of the following: constitutive and inducible defense systems in plants against fungal defense strategies.

Dr. Premila Achar
Guest Editor

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