2 Pág. We have attempted, in this Research Topic, to take a holistic view of Necrotrophic Fungal Plant Pathogens which provides insights into the aspects that need to be considered in their life cycle. This topic involves integrating knowledge about key aspects of the pathogenesis process, from understanding the demarcation between different trophic lifestyles, to screening for potential genes that selectively activate either to adapt to colonize and disintegrate the intercellular matrix or to break down cell walls and cell compartments in necrotrophic interactions, or host immune responses. Peer reviewed