RT editorial
T1 Advances in Plant–Fungal Pathogen Interaction
A1 Garrido Crespo, Carlos
A1 González Rodríguez, Victoria Eugenia
A1 Bolívar-Anillo, Hernando José
A2 BiomedicinaBiotecnología y Salud Pública
AB The relationship between plants and fungal pathogens is an intricate evolutionary armsrace, where dynamic interactions continually shape global ecosystems and agriculturalproductivity. Plant pathogens, especially fungi, remain among the most critical threats tocrop yield, biodiversity, and food security, exacerbated by climate change, globalization,and intensive agriculture. As pathogens evolve rapidly, rendering traditional managementstrategies less effective, understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying pathogenvirulence and plant defense responses becomes increasingly urgent.In recent decades, plant pathology research has witnessed substantial developmentsdriven by cutting-edge methodologies, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics,culturomics, and metabolomics. These multi-omics strategies have fundamentally transformed our capacity to dissect the complex interactions between plants and pathogens.Beyond merely identifying genetic markers and metabolic pathways, these advances havepaved the way for developing innovative and sustainable management strategies.Within this context, our Special Issue, “Advances in Plant–Fungal Pathogen Interaction”, compiles twelve insightful contributions showcasing significant progress in understanding plant–pathogen interactions from molecular, ecological, and applied perspectives.
PB Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
SN 2223-7747
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38727
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38727
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 05-nov-2026