Plant Pathogenic Sclerotiniaceae
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fungal plant pathology; fungal biology; biological control of plant diseases
Interests: microbial ecology; fungal plant pathology; fungal biology; fungal diversity; plant disease management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The fungal genera Botrytis, Sclerotinia, and Monilinia are among the most significant plant pathogens, causing devastating diseases in a wide range of crops worldwide. These fungi pose major threats to agricultural production, affecting fruit, vegetable, and field crops through their complex infection strategies and persistence in various environmental conditions. This Special Issue of the Journal of Fungi will present recent studies on plant pathogenic Sclerotiniaceae, covering aspects such as their genetics, genomics, and molecular biology, as well as host–pathogen interactions, disease epidemiology, and disease management strategies. Contributions may include research on pathogen detection and identification, omics-driven insights, population biology, ecological dynamics, and sustainable approaches to control. By bringing together the latest findings, this Special Issue will enhance our understanding of Botrytis, Sclerotinia, and Monilinia and support the development of effective disease management strategies.
Dr. George Karaoglanidis
Dr. Stefanos Testempasis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Botrytis spp.
- Sclerotinia spp.
- Monilinia spp.
- plant pathogenic fungi
- host–pathogen interactions
- disease epidemiology
- fungal genetics and genomics
- “omic” technologies
- disease detection and diagnosis
- sustainable disease management
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