Biocontrol Fungi Against Arthropod Pests: Mechanisms and Field Applications
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fungal biocontrol; arthropod pests; sustainable agriculture
Interests: host-pathogen interaction; Cryptococcus sp.; immune evasion; antimicrobial; biofilm
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Agriculture and livestock production continue to face significant threats from arthropod pests (including insects, ticks, and mites); therefore, there is a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly pest control strategies. Fungal biocontrol agents have emerged as effective alternatives to chemical pesticides due to their host specificity, low environmental impact, and compatibility with integrated pest management practices. These fungi offer a promising means of reducing pest populations and minimizing the use of chemicals in both crop and animal production systems.
This Special Issue of the Journal of Fungi, entitled “Biocontrol Fungi Against Arthropod Pests: Mechanisms and Field Applications,” welcomes original research and review articles focused on the biological mechanisms, efficacy, and applications of fungal biocontrol agents. The scope of this Special Issue includes virulence factors, host–pathogen interactions, environmental persistence, and results from laboratory or field trials. We are particularly interested in innovative strategies that enhance the performance of biocontrol and practical implementations in real-world settings.
By gathering recent advances in this area, this Special Issue aims to contribute to sustainable pest management and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
Prof. Dr. Walter O Beys-da-Silva
Dr. Lucélia Santi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal biocontrol
- arthropod pests
- sustainable agriculture
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