Topic Editors
2. State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of MOA of China and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
Smart and Green Strategies for Insect Pest Management
Topic Information
Dear Colleagues,
Insect pest management is shifting from conventional chemical control toward smarter and greener strategies that improve efficacy while reducing ecological and resistance-related risks. This Topic welcomes studies addressing innovative approaches for sustainable insect pest control, including insecticide resistance mechanisms, molecular toxicology, sublethal and hormetic effects of insecticides, demographic responses, RNA interference, nanocarrier-mediated delivery systems, nano-pesticide formulations, and integrated pest management. Particular attention will be given to research linking molecular mechanisms with physiological, behavioral, population-level, and agroecosystem outcomes. Contributions may include laboratory, greenhouse, field, and modeling studies that advance risk assessment, improve pesticide selectivity, enhance RNAi or nano-pesticide performance, or support reduced reliance on broad-spectrum chemical insecticides. By integrating molecular biology, toxicology, pest ecology, crop protection, and sustainable agriculture, this Topic aims to promote next-generation pest management strategies that are effective, environmentally compatible, and suitable for resilient agricultural systems.
Dr. Farman Ullah
Prof. Dr. Yaobin Lu
Prof. Dr. Shuo Yan
Topic Editors
Keywords
- insect pest management
- green pest control
- insecticide resistance
- RNA interference
- nano-pesticides
- nanocarrier delivery
- molecular toxicology
- hormesis
- demographic analysis
- sustainable agriculture
Participating Journals
| Journal Name | Impact Factor | CiteScore | Launched Year | First Decision (median) | APC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture
|
4.5 | 7.8 | 2011 | 17.4 Days | CHF 2600 | Submit |
Current Issues in Molecular Biology
|
4.1 | 5.0 | 1999 | 15.5 Days | CHF 2400 | Submit |
Insects
|
3.0 | 5.3 | 2010 | 19.7 Days | CHF 2600 | Submit |
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|
5.6 | 10.0 | 2000 | 17.5 Days | CHF 2900 | Submit |
Plants
|
4.7 | 8.5 | 2012 | 14.8 Days | CHF 2700 | Submit |
Stresses
|
- | 10.0 | 2021 | 16.5 Days | CHF 1200 | Submit |
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