Invasive alien insects cause serious ecological and economical losses around the world.
Here, we review the bionomics, modern ranges (and their dynamics), distribution pathways …

Plant diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms represent a serious threat to plant
productivity, food security, and natural ecosystems. An effective framework for early warning …

In order to prevent emerging infective diseases (EIDs), which increasingly threaten trees of
agro-forest and urban ecosystems, a thorough understanding of the factors causing them is …

Conifer bark beetles are well known to be associated with fungal complexes, which consist
of pathogenic ophiostomatoid fungi as well as obligate saprotroph species. However, there …

Invasive forest pathogens are a major threat to forests worldwide, causing increasing
damage. The knowledge of both the specific traits underlying the capacity of a pathogen to …

Bark beetles of the genus Scolytus Geoffroy are the main vectors of the fungus Ophiostoma
ulmi sl, which causes the Dutch elm disease. The large and small elm bark beetles-S …

Pine nuts are non-wood forest products (NWFP) with a constantly growing market
notwithstanding a series of phytosanitary issues and related trade problems. The aim of this …

Essential oils are employed in agriculture, medicine and food industries among others, due
to their antimicrobial, antiviral, insecticidal and antifungal properties. In this chapter, we will …

Diplodia sapinea is an important pathogen of Pinus spp. in many parts of the world's
temperate and sub‐tropical zones. In Central Europe, this fungus has been known since its …

The introduction of alien species is one of the main problems in conservation. Many
successful invaders cause severe economic and ecological damage. Such is the case of …