Biology and Control of Invasive Arthropods and Pathogens on Woody Species—Volume II
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecophysiology and Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 134
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant–insect interactions; shrub species; silviculture; ecophysiology; forests and insects ecology; climate change and forestry; particulate matter pollution; game management; social dimensions of forest; invasive species and biological control
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Interests: plant–insect interactions; gall and mine insect biology; experimental entomology; defense strategies of trees against herbivores and pathogens; climate changes consequences for forestry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Arthropods and microorganisms are very important components of forest ecosystems, as they play crucial roles in many ecological processes. Taking into account the need of the sustainable development of forests, understanding shifts in trophic interactions among fixed environmental elements and invasive species acquires central importance. The aim of this Special Issue of Forests is to comprehensively explore basic topics of the biology and ecology of various invasive insects and pathogens affecting woody species. Discoveries regarding fundamental issues are very often the basis for developing practical solutions to deal with the challenges posed by invasive insects, pathogens, plants, and animals. We especially expect original cutting-edge studies in the field of plant, insect, and pathogen interactions, discussing future practical solutions for minimizing the impacts of pests and diseases on woody species and providing a better understanding of the processes to be considered for the management of forest ecosystems. Thus, this Special Issue is also focused on plant defensive responses within a dynamic environment.
This Special Issue welcomes studies on broad research topics related to alien/invasive insects and pathogens of urban and woody species from around the world. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, those indicated by the keywords presented below. Both observational and experimental original studies conducted in the field as well as in laboratory conditions are of interest, although theoretical approaches (simulation modelling, literature reviews with a full summary of a species status, meta-analyses, etc.) are also welcome if they are within the scope of the Special Issue. Short communications that present relevant preliminary results or new methods and commentaries will also be considered for publication.
Dr. Adrian Łukowski
Prof. Dr. Marian J. Giertych
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Forests is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- alien species
- arthropod–pathogen interactions
- best practice management
- biological control
- biology and ecology of pests and pathogens
- dispersal modelling
- ecological and economic impacts
- introduced species
- management tools
- monitoring
- natural enemies
- new emerging and invasive species
- outbreak
- pest and disease management
- plant defence
- plant–insect interactions
- population and community dynamics
- risk assessment
- tree pests
- tree pathogens
- tripartite interactions
