Forest Pests and Pathogens—The Need for a Global Strategy
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 299
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forest entomology; alien pests; bark beetles; integrated pest management; molecular diagnostic; pests of urban forests; endangered insects; insect-pathogen interactions
Interests: forest pathology; emerging diseases; alien forest pathogens; molecular diagnostics; tree dormancy; tree phenology; ontogenetic disease resistance; disease escape; tree breeding for disease resistance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Harmful insects and pathogens (hereafter referred to as pests) can cause significant damage to trees leading to mortality, decline, and reduced productivity. Climate change and human activities significantly affect the interactions among these organisms and their plant hosts, intensifying their impact worldwide. Moreover, in light of the ever-growing phenomenon of exotic species and their invasiveness in areas outside their native range, the need for a new strategy to better predict and manage outbreaks is clear. The aim of this Special Issue is to offer a selection of contributions on the latest advancements in the field of plant defense, with a focus on emerging forest pests and the approaches for their integrated management on multiple scales, both spatial and temporal.
This Special Issue will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest research on forest pests. The articles in this issue will cover a wide range of topics, including:
- The biology and ecology of forest pests;
- The impact of climate change on forest pests;
- Emerging forest diseases;
- Invasive species;
- Early detection and rapid response to forest pest emergencies;
- Diagnostic protocols;
- Monitoring techniques;
- Effective integrated pest management;
- Silvicultural strategies to adapt to climate change and to reduce the risk of forest pest damage.
This Special Issue will provide a valuable resource for scientists, forest managers, and policymakers who are working to protect forest health.
Dr. Matteo Bracalini
Dr. Luisa Ghelardini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- invasive species
- global change
- emerging diseases
- secondary pests and pathogens
- integrated pest management
- forest epidemics
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