Phytopathogens: Detection and Control

A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Microbe Interactions".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 539

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Department of Forest Protection, Forest Research Institute, Braci leśnej 3, 05-090 Sękocin Stary, Poland
Interests: plant pathology; microbiology; plant protection; forestry; trees; biological control of plant diseases; fungi; oomycetes

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “Phytopathogens: Detection and Control”, focuses on the identification and management of plant pathogens that are critical not only for ensuring agricultural productivity, but also for the sustainability of forest ecosystems. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research on various aspects, including the following:

  • Novel detection methods: exploring advanced techniques such as genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic approaches for accurate and rapid identification of phytopathogens.
  • Disease surveillance and monitoring: discussing strategies for early detection and monitoring of pathogen outbreaks to prevent widespread crop damage.
  • Host–pathogen interactions: investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying plant–pathogen interactions to develop targeted control strategies.
  • Sustainable management practices: emphasising environmentally friendly approaches such as biological control, resistant plant varieties, and cultural practices to mitigate the impact of phytopathogens.
  • Integrated pest management: exploring holistic approaches that combine multiple control methods to achieve effective and sustainable disease control.

This Special Issue serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers concerned with phytopathogen control and the protection of global agricultural systems.

Dr. Miłosz Tkaczyk
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • phytopathogen
  • detection methods
  • disease surveillance
  • host–pathogen interactions
  • sustainable management
  • integrated pest management
  • agricultural productivity
  • forest ecosystems

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The Role of Bacteria in Acute Oak Decline in South-West Poland
by Miłosz Tkaczyk and Katarzyna Sikora
Microorganisms 2024, 12(5), 993; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12050993 - 15 May 2024
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The process of multifactorial oak disease has been of interest to scientists from all over the world for many years. Recently, a new phenomenon has been added to the model related to oak decline, acute oak dieback, which causes oak decline and was [...] Read more.
The process of multifactorial oak disease has been of interest to scientists from all over the world for many years. Recently, a new phenomenon has been added to the model related to oak decline, acute oak dieback, which causes oak decline and was first described in the UK. This study presents research on this phenomenon in the area of the largest oak stand complex in Poland, the so-called Krotoszyn Plateau. This work was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, 54 trees were tested for the presence of bacteria using molecular biology (real-time PCR). Subsequently, a tissue fragment was taken for inoculation from the trees in which the presence of B. goodwinii and G. quercinecans bacteria was confirmed. The isolates obtained were used to test Koch’s postulates and for biochemical analyses for Polish strains. In addition, the results obtained were also compared with the presence of A. biguttatus, which is considered a bacterial vector, which, in turn, confirmed that the bacteria responsible for the AOD phenomenon can also be present in trees not inhabited by this insect. The results obtained confirmed the presence of bacteria and their potential to cause necrosis in oaks, which fits into the model of the spiral disease that has been causing mass mortality of oaks in this naturally and economically valuable area since the 1980s. Full article
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