Advances in Fungal Plant Pathogens: Diagnosis, Resistance and Control
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Microbe Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 451
Special Issue Editor
2. Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: fungal diversity; global changes and plant pathogenic microorganisms; microorganisms as biocontrol agents; marine fungi and related bioactive compounds; systematics and evolutionary microbiology; environmental and clinical microbiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in the study of fungal plant pathogens, encompassing their diagnosis, plant resistance mechanisms, and innovative control strategies. Fungal diseases pose a significant threat to global agriculture, leading to substantial economic losses and food security challenges. Understanding pathogen biology, host interactions, and resistance mechanisms is crucial for developing effective management strategies.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing topics such as novel diagnostic tools, molecular and genetic approaches to plant resistance, and sustainable disease control methods, including biocontrol, chemical treatments, and integrated pest management. Studies exploring the impact of climate change on fungal pathogen dynamics and resistance evolution are also encouraged.
We look forward to providing a platform on which researchers can promote the latest findings in fungal plant pathology.
Dr. Micael F. M. Gonçalves
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fungal plant pathogens
- disease diagnosis
- plant resistance
- biocontrol strategies
- sustainable disease management
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