Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Pathology

Plant pathology is the study of diseases in plants, aiming to understand the causes of diseases, and to develop methods to prevent and control their spread. Plant pathologists work to find new ways to control pests, diseases and weeds, and to develop sustainable plant production systems. Plant pathology also plays a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2832-5311 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Plant pathology is the study of diseases in plants, aiming to understand the causes of diseases, and to develop methods to prevent and control their spread. Plant pathologists work to find new ways to control pests, diseases and weeds, and to develop sustainable plant production systems. Plant pathology also plays a major role in improving crop yields and protecting the environment by reducing the use of harmful pesticides, such as insecticides and herbicides. Plant pathology is also important in understanding the interactions between plants, their environment, and other factors, such as climate change, invasive species, and pathogens. By studying plant diseases and their causes, plant pathologists can help to protect food supplies, safeguard agricultural ecosystems, and develop new and improved plant varieties.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Plant Pathology, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Plant Cell Development (ISSN 2832-5311).

Journal editorial board
Qian-Hao Zhu · Australia Baohong Zhang · United States Kin-Ying To · Taiwan

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