Overview

Examines the host-pathogen interactions in the light of new tools and techniques of molecular biology and genetics. Scope of integrating microbial biopesticides in the management of pathogens, pests and weeds of agriculture and forestry has been evaluated. An account of over 150 important crop plant diseases of international importance including those of recent etiology are presented.

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Author:   P.D. Sharma
Publisher:   Alpha Science International Ltd
Imprint:   Alpha Science International Ltd
ISBN:  

9781842653142

ISBN 10:   1842653148
Pages:   700
Publication Date:   30 January 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface PART I - PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PATHOLOGY Introduction Effects of Pathogens on Physiology of Plants Genetic Basis of Host-Pathogen Interactions The Attacking Pathogen The Defending Host Effect of Environment on Disease Development Epidemiology, Assessment and Forecasting of Plant Diseases Methods of Control of Plant Diseases Biological Control of Insects, Nematodes and Weeds - Biocides in Crop Protection Mechanisms of Biological Control PART II - MAJOR CROP PLANT DISEASES Non-Parasitic Diseases Caused by Environmental Factors Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Mollicutes Major Groups of Plant Pathogenic Fungi Diseases Caused by Fungal-Like Organisms Diseases Caused by the True Fungi Disease Caused by Ascomycota Diseases Caused by Fungi Imperfecti Diseases Caused by Basidiomycota Diseases Caused by Viruses and Viroids Diseases Caused by Nematodes Diseases Caused by Flowering Plants Glossary Recommended Readings Index.

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P. D. Sharma.: Formerly, Professor of Botany, University of Delhi

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