Fungal and Oomycete Diseases in Forest Environments: Implications for Nurseries and Beyond
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 579
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biological control; molecular diagnosis; forest pathology; fungal and oomycete diseases; characterization of secondary metabolites
Interests: molecular diagnosis; early detection; quarantine pathogens; forest pathology; oomycete diseases; transcriptomic studies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests play a crucial role in global ecosystems, providing numerous environmental benefits; however, fungal and oomycete diseases pose significant threats to forest health, impacting not only traditional nurseries but also broader forest environments. This Special Issue delves into the diverse aspects of fungal and oomycete diseases in forest ecosystems, exploring their implications for nurseries and beyond.
The contributions in this Special issue cover a wide range of topics, including the identification and characterization of emerging pathogens, the development of effective diagnostic tools, and strategies for disease management. By addressing the complexities of these diseases, this collection of articles aims to enhance our understanding of the interactions between fungi, oomycetes, and forest ecosystems.
Furthermore, the Special Issue will investigate the broader ecological and environmental consequences of these diseases, considering their impact on biodiversity and overall ecosystem resilience. Additional emphasis will be placed on anthropogenic factors that may facilitate the spread of diseases originating from nurseries into environments where their presence was previously unknown since understanding these human-induced dynamics is crucial for developing comprehensive management approaches.
Dr. Mario Riolo
Dr. Federico La Spada
Dr. Antonella Pane
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest pathology
- fungal diseases
- oomycete infections
- nursery-associated pathogens
- biodiversity impact
- disease management
- anthropogenic factors
- diagnostic tools
- sustainable forest management
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