Occurrence and Control Strategies of Agrophagous of Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 23
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Interests: IPM; plant protection; biological control; entomopathogenic fungi; DSS
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Interests: biocontrol; entomopathogenic fungi; soil-borne pest management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Crop protection against agrophages (pests, diseases, and weeds) is one of the most important aspects of the horticultural production system. The adaptation of pests to new conditions caused by a changing climate, as well as pest migration and establishment on new host plants, necessitate the development and adoption of novel and more integrated protection methods, based not only on pesticides, but also on approaches that integrate various agronomical and ecological practices. On the other hand, technological advances and innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer science, remote sensing, and the production of biopreparations (microbial and organic) are encouraging the development of safe and precise plant protection methods.
This Special Issue aims to cover a range of topics dedicated to pest management, including the monitoring of known and emerging pests and diseases, the use of new technologies such as remote sensing or telemetry, the introduction of different physical methods of pest control, the development of agronomic crop management methods, the promotion of beneficial organisms, and the design of new machinery that can support the reduction and more efficient application of pesticides, including innovative formulations. Works assessing the impact of such practices on horticultural crops, including studies on the possibility of inducing defense mechanisms, as well as reviews of general innovative approaches to agrophage control management will be welcome.
Dr. Małgorzata Tartanus
Dr. Eligio Malusà
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodiversity management
- biopesticides
- decision supporting systems
- monitoring techniques
- pests
- physical control methods
- plant diseases
- weeds control
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