Focus

Jurnal Proteksi Tanaman (Journal of Plant Protection) or JPT, is dedicated to advancing sustainable plant protection through science-based research. We foster interdisciplinary studies that develop innovative pest and disease management strategies using ecological, biochemical, biotechnological, and environmentally friendly approaches. Additionally, JPT also supports exploration of pests, pathogens and beneficial organisms, as well as the interactions that occur within agricultural systems. As a scientific platform, JPT aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance plant resilience while promoting responsible and sustainable pest and pathogen management. We aspire to be an inspiring space for researchers, academics, and practitioners to share discoveries that support healthier and more sustainable agriculture.

Scope

JPT publishes original research articles, literature reviews, and short communications. The scope includes:

Plant Pest and Pathogen

Research addressing pests, pathogens, and weeds, including their biology, ecology, population dynamics, modes of damage, and how plants respond to them.

Pest and Pathogen Surveillance Technologies

Applied research using molecular diagnostics, sensor-based tools, or precision monitoring systems for early detection and risk analysis of threats.

Biological Control

Studies on the use of natural enemies such as predators, and parasitoids, pathogen, antagonistic microbes, to regulate pest populations or enhance plant resilience, with emphasis on formulation, efficacy, and delivery systems.

Induced Resistance and Plant Defense Physiology

Investigations into the activation of defense enzymes, systemic resistance pathways, and the role of signaling molecules in plant immunity under stress conditions.

Biopesticides and Eco-friendly Control Agents

Development, characterization, and evaluation of biological and botanical pesticides or integrated bioformulations targeting plant pests and pathogens.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Sustainable Strategies

A field-based evaluation of an IPM program to ensure the efficacy and compatibility of various environmentally friendly methods for long-term pest and pathogens suppression.