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Phytopathogens and Crop Diseases

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 630

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ying-Hong Lin

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Department of Plant Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
Interests: molecular diagnosis; phytopathology; biological control; disease management; plasma sterilization technology
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Dr. Yuh Tzean

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Department of Plant Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
Interests: plant pathology; plant nematology; nematophagous fungi; plant–microbe interactions; plant functional analysis; mycology; microbiology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue “Phytopathogens and Crop Diseases” aims to encapsulate the latest advancements in the field of agricultural science, focusing on the diverse array of pathogens—fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses—threatening crop health and yields. This edition is dedicated to exploring innovative research and methodologies in diagnosing, managing, and controlling crop diseases, offering a broad view of pathogen–host interactions, environmental influences on disease epidemiology, and novel control strategies. We invite original research, reviews, and short communications that deepen our understanding of the dynamics and management of phytopathogens. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, genomic approaches to plant resistance, the effects of climate change on disease patterns, breakthroughs in disease detection technology, and integrated pest management strategies. This issue aims to foster knowledge exchange among the scientific community to enhance agricultural practices and crop resilience.

Dr. Ying-Hong Lin
Guest Editors

Dr. Yuh Tzean
Guest Editor Assistant

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. Agronomy 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 2600 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

  • phytopathology
  • plant resistance
  • integrated pest management
  • disease detection technologies, pathogen-host interaction, crop resilience
  • disease epidemiology
  • molecular approaches
  • climate change and agriculture

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Characterization of Biofertilization and Biocontrol Potential of Bacillus velezensis KHH13 from Organic Soils
by Tai-Yuan Chen, Yuh Tzean, Tsai-De Chang, Xing-Ru Wang, Chun-Min Yang and Ying-Hong Lin
Agronomy 2024, 14(6), 1135; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14061135 - 26 May 2024
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Efficient and sustainable food production is crucial in global agricultural development. Overuse of chemical fertilizers leads to soil acidification, destruction of soil properties, and harm to soil micro-organisms. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have emerged as a solution, enhancing soil fertility and crop yields [...] Read more.
Efficient and sustainable food production is crucial in global agricultural development. Overuse of chemical fertilizers leads to soil acidification, destruction of soil properties, and harm to soil micro-organisms. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have emerged as a solution, enhancing soil fertility and crop yields while reducing chemical fertilizer dependency and disease occurrence. In this study, Bacillus strains KHC2, KHH5, and KHH13, isolated from organic rice field soils in Taiwan, were identified through molecular techniques as B. velezensis (KHC2, KHH13) and B. amyloliquefaciens (KHH5). The strains exhibited various hydrolytic enzymes (including protease, cellulase, amylase, and lecithinase), with KHH13 showing the highest phosphate solubilization (2186.1 µg mL−1 day−1) and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production (63.067 ± 0.595 ppm mL−1). These properties indicate KHH13’s potential as a bio-enhancer for plant growth. Therefore, we hypothesized that KHH13 can enhance plant growth and control soil-borne diseases. A greenhouse experiment demonstrated that KHH13, KHC2, and KHH5 effectively promoted the growth of red lettuce, with KHH13 showing superior efficacy. The study also found KHH13’s treatment enhanced the growth of various vegetables, including tomato, cucumber, and red lettuce. In terms of disease control, KHH13 significantly reduced Fusarium wilt in cucumbers, as evidenced by the reduction in disease index from 74.33% to 41.67% after KHH13 treatment. The treatment group displayed better plant growth, including plant height and fresh weight, compared to the control group in the greenhouse experiment. Furthermore, oral and pulmonary acute toxicity analysis in rats showed no adverse effects on rat weight or mortality, indicating KHH13’s safety for mammalian use. These findings suggest B. velezensis KHH13 as a safe, effective, and sustainable biological agent for enhancing vegetable growth and controlling soil-borne diseases, with potential applications in sustainable agriculture. Full article
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