Research Progress of Beneficial Microorganisms in Controlling Crop Pathogens
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 100
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biocontrol; plant growth promotion; mycotoxins; Fusarium
Interests: biocontrol; plant growth promotion; microbial consortia; effect of inoculation on soil microbial communities
Interests: biocontrol; plant growth promotion; microbial consortia; effect of inoculation on soil microbial communities; mycotoxins
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainability of agriculture and food security are threatened by the rising incidence of crop diseases, which are made worse by global climate change. Biological control has long been acknowledged as a successful method for controlling diseases in crops of agronomic significance. The potential of using beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and their mixtures, to control pathogens through a variety of mechanisms continues to be explored by ongoing research, which will improve and refine their use for crop protection. Furthermore, the incorporation of molecular tools has reinforced our comprehension of the interactions between microbes and plants, which has made it possible to create biocontrol agents (BCAs) that are more efficient. In addition, research is evaluating formulations and delivery systems to enhance the stability and effectiveness of BCAs in a variety of field settings. In this regard, it is essential to guarantee the ecological suitability and feasible scalability of BCAs. This calls for a thorough assessment of their performance in various agroecosystems as well as the creation of effective, approachable bioformulations to enable broad adoption. The purpose of this Special Issue is to promote knowledge sharing on all facets of crop pathogen biological control, therefore expanding our knowledge of current developments, aiming at the improvement of crop yield and resilience in a range of agricultural conditions.
Dr. Sofia Palacios
Dr. Nicolás Pastor
Dr. Adriana Torres
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biocontrol
- climate change
- sustainability
- crop protection
- yield
- biostimulation
- crop pathogens
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