Abstract
With the Earth's population expected to reach 11.2 billion by 2100 there is a pressing need to maximize food production at a time when productivity of many crops is reaching a plateau. Minimizing losses to pests and diseases is therefore a crucial means of meeting this challenge and securing food supply. This research topic addresses some of the most important issues in the future sustainability of global crop production. The topic consists of 20 papers, of which 13 describe original research. There are six review papers, plus one hypothesis and theory contribution.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 209 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Plant Science |
| Volume | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Feb 2017 |
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- crops
- diseases
- pests
