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New trends in plant pests, disease and weed monitoring and forecasting

The aim of this collection is to provide insights into the latest trends and advancements in the field of plant pest and disease monitoring and forecasting, with a focus on innovative solutions and practical applications. It covers topics related with the use of remote sensing and geospatial analysis to detecting and monitoring plant pests and diseases, the development of predictive models using big data and machine learning techniques, and the application of molecular biology tools to identify and diagnose plant pathogens, pests and weeds. The collection also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with pest, disease and weed monitoring and forecasting, such as the need for data integration and collaboration across different sectors, the importance of early detection and rapid response, and the potential impact of climate change on plant health.

Editors

  • Stanley Freeman

    Dr. Stanley Freeman is a senior researcher of plant pathology at the ARO, Volcani Institute, Rishon LeZion, Israel, working primarily on fungal crop diseases since 1993. He obtained his Ph.D. in plant pathology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel in 1991. His expertise covers molecular plant-pathogen interactions of Fusarium, Colletotrichum and other fungal species. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles, 30 articles in conference proceedings, 15 book chapters, and edited two books. He has supervised over 30 MSc., PhD. students, as well as Post-doctorate fellows.

  • José Carlos Franco

    José Carlos Franco is Associate Professor at ISA, University of Lisbon, and senior researcher at CEF (Forest Research Center), Lisbon, Portugal, working in applied entomology and pest management. His research interests include the ecological aspects of pheromone-mediated interactions of insect pests and their natural enemies, host-parasitoid relationships, and the use of semiochemicals and biological control in integrated pest management. He published over 150 articles, including peer-reviewed articles, articles in conference proceedings and encyclopedias, book chapters, books and edited books.

Articles (4 in this collection)