Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Protection

Plant protection encompasses the practices and technologies used to safeguard crops from pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental stresses throughout the growing season. Research in this area addresses multiple dimensions of crop defense, from understanding pest biology to developing practical intervention strategi…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 28× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2998-1506 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Plant protection encompasses the practices and technologies used to safeguard crops from pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental stresses throughout the growing season. Research in this area addresses multiple dimensions of crop defense, from understanding pest biology to developing practical intervention strategies. Published studies have examined the life cycle and behavior of significant agricultural pests such as fall armyworm in specific regional contexts, providing foundational knowledge for targeted management approaches. Other work has explored chemical interventions, including investigations into aflatoxin reduction methods and the redox properties of phytochemicals at the molecular level. Technological innovations feature prominently, with research on remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with spray systems designed for small-scale family agriculture, as well as conservation machinery adapted for specific crops and regional conditions. Broader agricultural systems approaches have also been investigated, including permaculture practices aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience. Additionally, genetic and breeding interventions have been examined as tools for developing crop varieties with improved defensive characteristics. These diverse research threads reflect the multifaceted nature of plant protection, which remains essential for ensuring food security, reducing crop losses, and supporting sustainable agricultural production systems worldwide.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 28 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Precision Agriculture (ISSN 2998-1506).

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