Title

The global spread of crop pests and pathogens.

Summary

This study examines global patterns and trends in the spread of crop pests and pathogens, focusing on the factors influencing their redistribution. The study analyzes the saturation, or the extent to which pests occupy potential host areas, and links dispersal to factors like host range, climate, and socioeconomic variables. Fungal pathogens, despite having narrower host ranges, are the most widely spread. The study predicts that by mid-century, many major crop-producing regions may be fully saturated with pests. Climate change is expected to further impact pest distribution, and enhanced surveillance is needed, especially in developing nations.

 

َAuthor

Bebber, D. P., Holmes, T., & Gurr, S. J.

Year

2014

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Climate change and Rumors

Country

Global

Region

Global

Misinformation Combatting

Cross Cutting

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Bebber, D. P., Holmes, T., & Gurr, S. J. (2014). The global spread of crop pests and pathogens. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 23(12), 1398-1407. https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.12214