Crop Fertilizer Management and Integrated Pathogen Management
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editor
Interests: horticulture crops cultivation; plant protection; biological control and biopesticide; plant–microbe interactions; plant physiology; microbiology; integrated disease management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The special issue "Crop Fertilizer Management and Integrated Pathogen Management" in MDPI’s Plants explores innovative strategies to optimize fertilizer use while mitigating pathogen risks in agricultural systems. Effective crop nutrition is essential for plant health; nevertheless, incorrect fertilizer application might raise disease susceptibility. This issue highlights the interactions between fertilization strategies and plant disease dynamics, emphasizing sustainable nutrient management approaches, bio-based fertilizers, precision agriculture, and their part in disease suppression. Integrated pathogen management (IPM) approaches, including disease-resistant cultivars, soil microbiome augmentation, and biological control, are also discussed. The goal is to provide insights into how balanced nutrient management can enhance crop resilience, reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, and support sustainable agriculture. Researchers are encouraged to contribute studies on innovative fertilizers, nutrient–pathogen interactions, and integrated disease control strategies to improve crop productivity and sustainability.
Dr. Zoia Arshad Awan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable farming
- crop nutrition
- biological control
- soil microbiome
- disease resistance
- bio-based fertilizers
- precision agriculture and fertilizer optimization
- nutrient–pathogen interactions
- integrated pathogen management (IPM)
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