Diversity of Plant Pathogens
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 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant protection; plant pathology
Interests: cereals diseases; genetic resources; breeding for resistance; phenotyping
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant pathogens represent a diverse group of organisms—including fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and oomycetes—that pose significant threats to global agriculture, natural ecosystems, and food security. Their diversity is reflected not only in taxonomy and life cycles but also in infection strategies, host ranges, and evolutionary dynamics. Understanding this diversity is essential for developing sustainable management practices, predicting emerging disease threats, and safeguarding crop production under changing climatic conditions.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews that address plant pathogen diversity from multiple perspectives. Topics of interest include pathogen identification, molecular mechanisms underlying host–pathogen interactions, epidemiology, and sustainable disease management. By integrating fundamental research with applied approaches, the collected works aim to foster a deeper understanding of pathogen biology while providing practical insights for agriculture and ecosystem health.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as both a valuable reference and a catalyst for future research, encouraging continued collaboration across disciplines to address the ongoing challenges posed by plant pathogens worldwide. This Special Issue will bring together studies that explore the biology, ecology, and evolution of plant pathogens, highlighting both fundamental insights and applied strategies that advance our ability to monitor, manage, and mitigate their impacts.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Emil Rekanovic̈
Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Jevtić Radivoje
Dr. Vesna Župunski
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- plant pathogens
- host–pathogen interactions
- disease management
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