Plant Biosecurity: Addressing Invasive and Agricultural Weeds
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Weed Science and Weed Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant interaction; metabolomics; chemometric analysis; weeds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant biosecurity is essential for protecting natural ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. Failure to manage invasive plants and agricultural weeds can have significant ecological, economic, health, and social consequences, making it a priority area for environmental management and policy. Therefore, preventing the introduction of non-native plants, including screening imported goods and plants, implementing quarantine measures, and educating the public about the risks associated with invasive plants and agricultural weeds, is critical to maintain sustainable ecosystems and ensure food security. This Special Issue will include papers describing ongoing research in invasive plant biology, ecology, agricultural weed management, and control methods to improve our understanding of plant invasions and develop more effective management strategies.
Dr. Sajid Latif
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- invasive plant biology
- invasive plant ecology
- control and management strategies
- quarantine
- public education
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