A Section Dedicated to the Continuously Growing Field of Pest and Disease Management.

The article discusses the field of pest and disease management in agriculture. It explains how invertebrate pests and plant pathogens can cause damage to crops, and how plants have evolved adaptations and mechanisms of resistance. The article emphasizes the need for strategies to contain pest populations and ensure a satisfactory yield for farmers, while also being environmentally safe. It highlights the increasing interest and research in this field, as well as the importance of open-access scientific journals like Agronomy in sharing research results. The article also mentions the related area of weed control and the diverse topics covered in pest, plant disease, and weed management research. Overall, the article provides an overview of the current trends and future outlook in scientific research on pest and disease management in agriculture. [Extracted from the article]

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