Mechanisms of Resistance to Plant Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on molecular, biochemical, and morphological aspects of disease resistance mechanisms during plant–pathogen interactions, including defenses to viruses, phytoplasmas, bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, and double infections. Other novel approaches to the characterization of plant–pathogen interactions and descriptions of newly discovered plant–pathogen complexes are also appreciated.

The main topics of interest are listed below:

• Resistance mechanisms to phytoplasmas—an emerging area of research, including the role of vector organisms;
• Signal transduction during induction of acquired resistance (immunity) in plants;
• Reactive oxygen species and antioxidants as components of plant resistance to pathogens;
• Identification of resistance mechanisms in newly discovered plant–pathogen interactions;
• New ways to control phytophthora diseases—a group of plant pathogens with emerging significance;
• RNA interference (RNAi) processes during plant disease resistance.

Dr. Attila L. Ádám
Dr. Lorant Király
Topic Editors