Non-Fungal Plant Pathogens: Diversity, Ecology, and Control Strategies
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Microbe Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant pathology; microbiology; plant protection; forestry; trees; biological control of plant diseases; fungi; oomycetes
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant diseases caused by non-fungal microorganisms represent a major threat to global agriculture, forestry, and natural ecosystems. This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in understanding the biology, ecology, and management of non-fungal plant pathogens, including oomycetes, phytoplasmas, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. We invite original research and review articles addressing pathogen diversity, evolution, epidemiology, diagnostics, host–pathogen interactions, and disease management strategies. Studies exploring novel molecular tools, resistance mechanisms, biocontrol approaches, and integrated disease management are particularly welcome. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an interdisciplinary platform that connects molecular biology, plant pathology, microbiology, and agronomy, in order to advance our understanding of these economically important but often understudied groups of pathogens.
Dr. Miłosz Tkaczyk
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Microorganisms is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- plant diseases
- non-fungal pathogens
- oomycetes
- phytoplasmas
- plant bacteria
- plant viruses
- nematodes
- host–pathogen interaction
- plant microbiome
- disease diagnostics
- biological control
- plant immunity
- integrated pest management
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
