The integration of advanced technologies in orchard management has emerged as a critical aspect of sustainable and intelligent phytoprotection (SIPP). The need to minimize pesticide pollution, enhance environmental protection, and support sustainable development is more pressing than ever. Traditionally, plant protection has relied heavily on biological sciences such as chemistry, biology, and ecology. However, the rapid development of information and communication technologies presents a new frontier, enabling the advent of smart phytoprotection. Technologies like Satellite Remote Sensing, Radar Detection, UAV Monitoring, Aerial Image Processing, Internet of Things (IoT), 5G Technology, Big Data, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Robotics are revolutionizing sustainable plant protection strategies.

This Research Topic aims to explore the integration of these advanced technologies in orchard management, presenting a platform for novel applications and innovative solutions that align with the principles of SIPP.

The primary aim is to collect and disseminate recent developments in the use of various advanced technologies in orchard management, emphasizing sustainable and intelligent phytoprotection. Researchers are invited to share original research and review articles that highlight new approaches and practical applications, focusing on sustainable and intelligent pest identification and control, biological control, ecological control, innovative approaches for pesticide use, novel technologies for crop protection under new agricultural production modes, the development of advanced equipment for sustainable and intelligent orchard management, proof-of-concept studies, demonstrations, and case studies, along with advances, innovations, and new trends in the field.

We encourage researchers to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the integration of advanced technologies in orchard management. Submissions should offer insights into novel methods, pilot projects, and practical implementations that highlight the benefits of sustainable and intelligent phytoprotection.

• Sustainable and Intelligent Pest Identification and Control: Leverage IoT, radar detection, UAVs, AI, and machine vision applications to develop novel migratory pest monitoring systems, forest and grass plant disease control technologies, early warning and emergency response systems, and multi-scale evaluations of green and smart technologies.

• Sustainable and Intelligent Biological Control: Focus on monitoring and preventing large-scale alien species invasions, technologies for managing degraded grasslands, and research on epidemic law and comprehensive control of plant diseases.

• Sustainable and Intelligent Ecological Control: Investigate protection and monitoring of beneficial insects, evaluation and breeding of forest and forage germplasm resources, and biodiversity control using smart and sustainable methods.

• Innovative Approaches for Pesticide Use: Explore applications of UAVs and robotics in pesticide usage, and develop precision spraying technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

• Advanced Technologies for Mitigating the Effects of Pesticide Drift: Monitoring and risk analysis of residual pesticides drifted by unmanned aerial spraying, use of multispectral imaging to assess the effects of pesticide drift, and estimation of primary and secondary pesticide drift profiles in orchards.

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