Exploring Foliar Plant–Bacterial Pathogen Interactions and Innovative Control Approaches
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Microbe Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bacterial pathogens; Pseudomonas; disease control strategies; sustainable plant protection; plant immunity mechanisms; virulence factors; plant defense activators; stomatal-based defense
Interests: bacterial pathogens; Pseudomonas; Xanthomonas; disease control strategies; sustainable plant protection; virulence factors; plant defense activators; stomatal-based defense
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant bacterial diseases, particularly those caused by foliar pathogens, represent a major threat to global agriculture, severely affecting crop yields and food security. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind foliar bacterial infections is essential for the development of effective disease control strategies. This Special Issue focuses on the interactions between foliar bacterial pathogens and their plant hosts, with an emphasis on how these pathogens establish infection, circumvent host defenses, and contribute to disease progression.
The Issue will delve into the role of key virulence factors, such as type III secretion systems (T3SS), effectors, and toxins, and how these components enable bacterial pathogens to infect and evade plant immunity. Additionally, the defense mechanisms employed by plants, including stomatal immunity and pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)-triggered immunity (PTI) in response to foliar bacterial infections, will be discussed.
In addition to mechanistic insights, the Special Issue will highlight innovative and sustainable approaches for controlling foliar bacterial diseases. Topics will include the development of novel antimicrobial agents, genetic resistance strategies, and the application of precision agriculture and eco-friendly treatments. The integration of biotechnologies and biocontrol agents into disease management will also be emphasized.
By combining fundamental research with practical solutions, this Issue aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of foliar bacterial diseases and inspire new approaches to their control
The Special Issue entitled "Exploring Foliar Plant–Bacterial Pathogen Interactions and Innovative Control Approaches "aims to present recent research on any aspect of plant–bacterial pathogen interactions. Potential focal points include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity and host plant resistance: Investigating the role of virulence factors, such as type III secretion systems, effectors, and toxins, in the infection process, and understanding how plants defend themselves against bacterial pathogens.
- Impact of environmental factors on plant–bacterial interactions: Studying how climate change, soil composition, and agricultural practices influence the development of bacterial diseases and the effectiveness of plant defenses.
Innovative control strategies for plant bacterial diseases: Examining novel antimicrobial agents, bio-based treatments, and sustainable agricultural practices for managing bacterial diseases in crops, including the role of biocontrol agents and integrated pest management.
Reviews, original research, and communications are all welcome.
Dr. Yasuhiro Ishiga
Guest Editor
Dr. Nanami Sakata
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- foliar bacterial interactions
- virulence factors
- host resistance mechanisms
- bacterial pathogenesis
- sustainable disease management
- stomatal immunity
- environmental impact on plant diseases
- plant immunity
- agricultural biotechnology
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