Plant Pathology And Microbiology

This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensiveintroduction to plant diseases and the bacterial, fungal and viralagents that cause them. Aimed at undergraduate students in both thebiological and agricultural sciences, the book covers all aspectsof plant pathology, from a description of the diseased plant andthe varius pathogens, to the way in which disease epidemics arecaused and are controlled. This new edition has been extensivelyrevised to reflect recent advances in our understanding of theintractions between host and pathogens at both the molecular andcellular levels, highlighting the impact of molecular genetictechniques on the analysis of host specificity, pathogenecity andresistance to infection. New chapters on chemical, cultural andintegrated approaches to disease control discuss the topical issuesof disease management. A thoroughly revised edition of a popular, classic textauthored by a leading expert in the field. Contains new chapters on disease assessment and diseasemanagement. Competetively priced.

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of plant diseases, including pathogens, plant-pathogen interactions, their management, and future perspectives. Plant diseases limit potential crop production and are responsible for considerable losses in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Our global food production systems are under increasing pressure from global trade, climate change and urbanization. If we could alleviate the losses due to plant diseases, we would be able to produce roughly 20% more food - enough to feed the predicted world population in 2050. Co-authored by a group of international teachers of plant pathology who have collaborated for many years, the book gives expert and seamless coverage. Plant Pathology and Plant Diseases: Addresses major advances in plant-pathogen interactions, classification of plant pathogens, and the methods of managing or controlling disease Is relevant for a global audience; it covers many examples of diseases with an impact worldwide but with an emphasis on disease of particular importance in a temperate context Features over 400 striking figures and colour photographs It is suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduates studying plant pathology, biology, agriculture and horticulture.

Intended as a text for plant bacteriology courses and as a reference for plant pathologists in agricultural extension services and experimental stations, Fundamentals of Bacterial Plant Pathology presents current information on bacterial morphology, taxonomy, genetics, and ecology. Diagnosis, disease management, and the molecular basis of host-pathogen interactions are examined. The book is well illustrated, includes both subject and taxonomic indexes, and provides suggestions for the further reading. Provides an overview on phytopathogenic prokaryotes and plant prokaryote diseases Contains detailed descriptions of topics of current interest including: Molecular Genetics of Pathogenesis Modern taxonomy and ecological behaviors of phytopathogenic prokaryotes Biological control of plant prokaryote diseases Presents full descriptions of eighteen selected diseases of economic interest

The author presents a modern look at research in bacterial plant pathology. Bringing together bacterial structure and function, taxonomy, environmental microbiology, induction and development of plant disease, molecular genetics and disease control, Dr. Sigee unifies the field, at the same time as emphasizing exciting developments in cell and molecular biology.