About this Research Topic
Citrus (genus Citrus in family Rutaceae) most likely originated from species native to southeastern Asia and India. Nowadays, citrus fruits are grown in over 140 countries, where adequate water and compatible temperatures are present. Although the mysteries of its history and origin remain unsolved, worldwide cultivation and high-demand production for citrus fruit make it stand high among fruit crops. They are listed as the first fruit crop in international trade in terms of value (FAOSTAT, 2018 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).
With the worldwide spread of the numerous citrus varieties and the growth in commercial planting has come an influx of pests, diseases, and disorders, causing minor to heavy damages and losses in crop yield. A wide variety of pathogens and pests, including viroids, viruses, phytoplasms, bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, nematodes, mites and insect pests, can cause yield losses. In spite of the diversity of threats, only certain diseases and pests have received detailed attention from the research community. Other diseases and pests, such as: mal secco disease of lemon, impietratura disease, citrus blight, fruit and leaf spot caused by Pseudocercospora angolensis, greasy spot, citrus black spot, fruit flies, whiteflies and others, also pose prominent threats to the citrus industry but have been given much less attention, despite the impact they have on crop yield, the international trade and the livelihood of the farmers.
The goal of this Research Topic is to bring together the latest research, insights, and perspectives on all aspects of integrated control in citrus fruit crop, with special attention given to lesser-studied diseases and pests. We welcome Reviews, Original Research, Methods and Perspectives, and Opinion Articles around this question. Specific topics may include, but are not limited to:
● Methods for detection and diagnosis of pathogen and pests;
● Environmental and spatial factors influencing diseases and pests in orchards;
● Use of precision agriculture and robotics as part of integrated control of pathogens and pests in citrus orchards;
● Control of pests and diseases (including chemical control/resistance management, biological control, agrotechnical approaches, and integrated management);
● Pre and postharvest disease and pest management;
● Emerging and re-emerging diseases or pests of citrus;
● Introduction of new pathogens in citrus orchards;
● Introduction of new pests in citrus orchards;
● The role of genetic diversity and population genetics for the control of pathogens and pests of citrus;
● Breeding for disease resistance in citrus;
● Nursery diseases
With the worldwide spread of the numerous citrus varieties and the growth in commercial planting has come an influx of pests, diseases, and disorders, causing minor to heavy damages and losses in crop yield. A wide variety of pathogens and pests, including viroids, viruses, phytoplasms, bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, nematodes, mites and insect pests, can cause yield losses. In spite of the diversity of threats, only certain diseases and pests have received detailed attention from the research community. Other diseases and pests, such as: mal secco disease of lemon, impietratura disease, citrus blight, fruit and leaf spot caused by Pseudocercospora angolensis, greasy spot, citrus black spot, fruit flies, whiteflies and others, also pose prominent threats to the citrus industry but have been given much less attention, despite the impact they have on crop yield, the international trade and the livelihood of the farmers.
The goal of this Research Topic is to bring together the latest research, insights, and perspectives on all aspects of integrated control in citrus fruit crop, with special attention given to lesser-studied diseases and pests. We welcome Reviews, Original Research, Methods and Perspectives, and Opinion Articles around this question. Specific topics may include, but are not limited to:
● Methods for detection and diagnosis of pathogen and pests;
● Environmental and spatial factors influencing diseases and pests in orchards;
● Use of precision agriculture and robotics as part of integrated control of pathogens and pests in citrus orchards;
● Control of pests and diseases (including chemical control/resistance management, biological control, agrotechnical approaches, and integrated management);
● Pre and postharvest disease and pest management;
● Emerging and re-emerging diseases or pests of citrus;
● Introduction of new pathogens in citrus orchards;
● Introduction of new pests in citrus orchards;
● The role of genetic diversity and population genetics for the control of pathogens and pests of citrus;
● Breeding for disease resistance in citrus;
● Nursery diseases
Keywords: Integrated disease management, disease control, pest control, breeding for resistance
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