Collection
Exploring Major Fungal Plant Pathogens through Genomic Insights
This collection is dedicated to unravelling the biology of major fungal plant pathogens through advanced and genomic research. This collection of articles aims to shed light on the complexities of major fungal pathogens, with a focus on diverse topics related to their phylogeny, phylogenomics, comparative genomics, metagenomics, and population genetics.
Significant advancements in high-throughput sequencing technologies have revolutionized the understanding of major fungal pathogens in recent years. By investigating the genetic makeup of these pathogens, researchers have gained profound insights into their evolution, diversity, and mechanisms of virulence. This special issue seeks to showcase cutting-edge studies that leverage genomic tools and techniques to explore various aspects of major plant pathogenic genera.
Contributors to this collection are encouraged to investigate a wide range of topics. This includes the fields of phylogeny, phylogenomics, and evolutionary relationships among prominent fungal pathogens. Such investigations can lead to significant taxonomic revisions, ultimately enhancing our understanding of plant pathogens and enabling precise classification and identification.
Comparative genomics studies can shed light on the genomic architecture and variations within and between species, uncovering key genetic determinants driving pathogenicity and host adaptation. Additionally, research focused on diversity, metagenomics, and population genetics can explore the dynamics of major fungal plant pathogens at both the species and population levels. Such studies contribute to our understanding of their distribution, spread, and potential emergence of new pathogenic strains.
We look forward to receiving your contributions, and upon acceptance, the papers will be promptly published online.
All submitted papers will be handled as our regular submissions and will undergo peer review.
Editors
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Sajeewa S.N. Maharachchikumbura
School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, P.R. China
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Kevin D. Hyde
Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
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Chitrabhanu Bhunjun
Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
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K. W. Thilini Chethana
Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
