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Biological control offers a promising alternative to chemical control which can have adverse environmental implications. This volume contains 16 articles describing the most modern topics in biocontrol of plant pathogens, including risk analysis for the release of microbial antagonists, genetic engineering and application of tissue culture.

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Author:   K.G. Mukerji ,  B.P. Chamola ,  Rajeev K. Upadhyay
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.515kg
ISBN:  

9781461371519

ISBN 10:   1461371511
Pages:   255
Publication Date:   31 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Host Parasite Specificity and Pathogenesis.- Yeast Species for Biocontrol of Apple Postharvest Diseases: An Encouraging Case of Study for Practical Use.- Biological Control Agents of Canola and Rapeseed Diseases - Status and Practical Approaches.- Innovative Applications of Microbial Agents for Biological Weed Control.- Bacteria as Biocontrol Agents of Insects.- Biocontrol-Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Mechanism of Action.- Mycorrhiza in Control of Plant Pathogens: Molecular Approaches.- Biological Control of Bacterial Plant Diseases.- Protoplast Fusion in Disease Control.- Role of Tissue Culture in Plant Disease Control.- Genetic Manipulation of Antagonistic Fusarium SPP.- The Application of lux-Gene Technology in the Control of Soil-Borne Diseases.

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