Recent Trends towards Genetics-Based Methods for Pest Management in Agroecosystems—Second Edition
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 2024 | Viewed by 858
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant–insect relationships; plant resistance to pests; environmental entomology and climate change biology; insect physiology and insect ecology
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Interests: new methods or techniques for pest management; integrated pest management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The second edition of our Special Issue, titled "Recent Trends towards Genetics-Based Methods for Pest Management in Agroecosystems—Second Edition", is an extension of our first edition, providing space for contributions related to this important branch of pest control. The primary aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for the presentation and discussion of the most recent trends in genetic methods for pest control, emphasizing their new applications and potential contributions to integrated pest management (IPM) in the agricultural field.
In the face of the challenges posed by insect pests and the shortcomings of conventional control methods, this edition seeks to shed light on innovative approaches that leverage genetic principles for more effective pest management in agroecosystems. By welcoming and encouraging scientists who are engaged in researching these issues, we hope to gather a collection that contributes to the advancement of genetic methods for pest control. Researchers are invited to share their latest research results to collectively address the evolving landscape of genetic pest management in agroecosystems.
Prof. Dr. Fajun Chen
Dr. Lanzhi Han
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- insect-resistant genetically modified crops
- RNAi and CRISPR/Cas9 editing methods
- traditional genetic breeding techniques
- diverse applications of insect-resistant crops
- genetically sterile techniques for insect pests
- transgenic insects
- biopesticides
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