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Westcott's Plant Disease Handbook, 7th Edition, should be useful to anyone with a keen interest in gardening including but not limited to botanical gardeners, landscape architects, florists, master gardeners, nurserymen, seed and fungicide dealers, pesticide applicators, arborists, cooperative extension agents, plant pathologists and consultants.

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Forms part of the three-volume set, Pathogenesis & Host Specificity in Plant Diseases, and deals with pathogenesis and host specificity in plant pathogenic prokaryotes.

Pathogenesis & Host Specificity in Plant Diseases as a whole is the first complete publication covering the mechanism of host specificity and pathogenesis in plant diseases, bringing together all knowledge about plant pathology into one fully comprehensive source. The main aim of the work is to compile, critically analyze and correlate the information available on all aspects of pathogenesis and host specificity in important plant-pathogen systems representing different types of parasitism and symbiotic, mutualistic and antagonistic associations. Over 100 authors have contributed state-of-the-art chapters, all of whom are internationally recognised as leading experts in their fields. Subject matter is clear and readable throughout and is supported by ... Read more

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Hardbound. This three volume work is the first complete publication covering the mechanism of host specificity and pathogenesis in plant diseases. The approach of this publication is system based; the main aim is to compile, critically analyze and correlate the information available on all aspects (i.e. histopathology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology) of pathogenesis (susceptibility and resistance as facets) and host specificity in important plant-pathogen systems representing different types of parasitism and symbiotic, mutualistic and antagonistic associations. Homology among the different systems is also explored. Individual articles have been prepared by internationally reputed scientists and present an up-to-date, comprehensive and thought provoking picture of the mechanism of pathogenesis and host specificity in these different associations. The contributions broaden the viewpoint of the readers, stimulate further thinking and help with ... Read more

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An excellent rewiew of the state of the art in plant disease
This is a 3-volume set published by Pergamon, that gives us the results ofthe latest in plant pathology. The books are centered in the mechanisms ofplant pathogenicity, with an special emphasis in the molecular side of theprocess. The series are divided in three volumes, the first forprokaryotes, in special bacteria, with two excelent chapters on thegenetics of the pathogenicity. The case studies are about Erwinia spp,Xillela fastidiosa and other important bacteria. The second volume is abouteukaryotes, specially fungus, treated with the same rigor that the firstvolume. The third book is about virus and viroids. This is an excellentbook for students and advanced scientists that work with molecular plantpathology. ... Read more

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This up-to-date review of all electron microscopical techniques currently used also provides some recent principal research reports. Their application to the study of fine structures of various groups of plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma-like organisms, protozoa, nematodes) is described as well as host-pathogen and host-symbiont interactions. In recent years, new preparation and labelling techniques (cryofixation, immunolabelling) were applied in various disciplines of research and yielded further specific information on the nature of parasitic interactions as detectable in the electron microscope. The reader will obtain an overview of the modern technical possibilities of studying plant pathogens and their interrelationships using an electron microscopical approach. Furthermore, he is offered a view of the principal knowledge obtained up to now with all important groups of pathogens. ... Read more

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POSTHARVEST PATHOGENS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Postharvest diseases caused by microbial pathogens account for millions of dollars in losses of both durable and perishable produce products every year. Moreover, with consumers increasingly demanding minimally processed vegetables and fruits--which can be invaded by human pathogens--there is an imperative need for suitable protective measures to provide pathogen-free commodities that are free from, or contain only acceptable levels of, chemical residues.

Providing details of both conventional and modern molecular techniques applicable for the detection, identification, and differentiation of field and storage microbial pathogens, Postharvest Pathogens and Disease Management:
* Discusses diseases of both durables and perishables during transit and storage
* Provides a basic understanding of the effects of handling and storage practices as well as field conditions and product susceptibility on the development of postharvest diseases
* Reveals, as a cautionary note, the potential hazards of mycotoxins with carcinogenic properties that can contaminate fruits and vegetables
* Contains detailed information derived from elucidative evidence and disease data in order to explain the infection process and subsequent stages of disease development
* Helps readers to avoid conditions that favor disease incidence and spread
* Includes real life examples of disease management strategies to help readers develop effective disease management systems suitable for different ecosystems
* Emphasizes the importance of integrating several different effective methods in tandem, including the development of cultivars with resistance to postharvest diseases; the selection of suitable analytical methods; and the effective use of biocontrol agents and chemicals
* Presents protocols for numerous techniques and basic methods, making the book a distinctive and highly useful teaching and research tool

Postharvest Pathogens and Disease Management offers readers insight into the principles and methods of avoiding and managing postharvest diseases of fruit and vegetable products in an efficient, economical, and environmentally feasible manner, allowing producers to sell safer, higher-quality produce to the public and prevent the losses associated with postharvest disease. ... Read more

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A great postharvest book
This is an excellent book for all the people working with postharvest diseases of fruits and others comodities. The book also brings an extensive amount of information on the biology and management of many plant pathogenics microorganism and the principes and practices to implement an integrated program to reduce the negative impact of postharvest diseases, focusing in the developing of effective management systems. The protocols for basic techniques and methods are very useful and didactics and easy to implement for different fruits and vegetables. Its a great investment for plant pathologist and packinghouse managers. ... Read more

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This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to plant diseases and the bacterial, fungal and viral agents that cause them. Aimed at undergraduate students in both the biological and agricultural sciences, the book covers all aspects of plant pathology, from a description of the diseased plant and the varius pathogens, to the way in which disease epidemics are caused and are controlled. This new edition has been extensively revised to reflect recent advances in our understanding of the intractions between host and pathogens at both the molecular and cellular levels, highlighting the impact of molecular genetic techniques on the analysis of host specificity, pathogenecity and resistance to infection. New chapters on chemical, cultural and integrated approaches to disease control discuss the topical issues of disease management.

• A thoroughly revised edition of a popular, classic text authored by a leading expert in the field.
  
• Contains new chapters on disease assessment and disease management.
  
• Competetively priced.

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This book provides a concise but comprehensive description of human infectious diseases due to microbial pathogens, from a physician�s and a microbiologist�s point of view, as well as providing an understanding of the use of microbial pathogens as biological weapons. It is indispensable for students, physicians, medical and nursing staff, and infectious disease specialists. All topics are covered in a concise fashion, which also are useful for self-study and life-long learning (applicable for part-time students). ... Read more

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This book reviews research into pathogenic fungi in a diverse selection of economically important crops, including fruits and cereals.The establishment and management of fungal plant diseases, using conventional and ecofriendly methods is discussed with an emphasis on the use of microorganisms and biotechnology.Chapters also examine the role of microbes in growth promotion, as bioprotectors and bioremediators and presents practical strategies for using microbes as well as botanicals in sustainable agriculture.Providing knowledge of plant-pathogen interactions, management strategies and techniques, this will be a useful resource for students, researchers and extension workers in biology and plant pathology. ... Read more

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This book on Sclerotinia deals with the aspects on taxonomy, nomenclature, geographical distribution, economic importance, host range, the diseases caused, symptomatology, disease assessment, reproduction, ultra-structures, pathogenic variability, perpetuation, infection and pathogenesis, biochemical, molecular and physiological aspects of host pathogen interaction, seed infection, disease cycle, epidemiology and forecasting, host resistance and disease management strategies. In addition, laboratory and field techniques developed so far for Sclerotinia have been included. Some newly emerging areas of Sclerotinia research including its application as myco-herbicide, phytoalexin elicitors, hypovirulence, volatile compound imitator, sporigermin production from sclerotia, resistance to fungicides and health hazards due to Sclerotinia diseases have been discussed. The subject matter is vividly illustrated with photographs (macroscopic, microscopic, electron micrographs, scanning electron micrographs), drawings, figures, histograms, graphs, tables and flow charts of techniques which make it more interesting, stimulating, effective and easy to understand by the readers. This is the first ever comprehensive compilation on different aspects of Sclerotinia and will be of immense value for researchers, teachers and students.

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This book, based on a meeting held jointly with the British Ecological Society and the Association of Applied Biologists, describes the relationship between plants, their communities and the pathogens and pests with which they interact, and contains contributions from the specialists in the fields of plant pathology and ecology. Pests and pathogens play an important role in shaping the plant community, yet man seeks to control these factors for agricultural purposes. An understanding of the complex system which comprises these factors is therefore important. This book is intended for postgraduate students and researchers in agriculture, forestry, plant pathology, entomology, ecology, botany and zoology. ... Read more

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Up-to-date, accurate information on recent developments in crop protection!

Fungal Disease Resistance in Plants: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetic Engineering presents the latest developments in crop protection from fungal infection. Leading experts in botany, plant breeding, and plant pathology contribute their knowledge to help reduce and possibly prevent new outbreaks of devastating crop epidemics caused by fungi. With exciting new advances in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetic engineering, this informative book will help researchers, professors, and students further their understanding of plant defenses.

Fungal Disease Resistance in Plants is your guide to understanding the various barriers that plants have developed through evolution and adaptation to protect themselves from invading fungal pathogens. Defenses include physical barriers such as thick cell walls and chemical compounds expressed by the plant when attacked. Still other plants have acquired proteins that play an important role in defense. This book discusses these evolutionary traits and introduces new scientific techniques to engineer resistance in plants that have no built-in protection.

Fungal Disease Resistance in Plants explores:

cellular expression of resistance to fungal pathogens
the hypersensitive response and its role in disease resistance
induced plant resistance to fungal pathogens—mechanisms and practical
applications
pathogenesis-related proteins and their roles in resistance to fungal pathogens
signal transduction—plant networks, delivery, and response to fungal infection
fungus genes as they relate to disease susceptibility and resistance

Without intense research and scientific study, catastrophic harvest failures due to fungal diseases could cause food shortages, human and animal poisonings, and economic loss throughout the world. Augmented with tables, figures, and extensive references, this state-of-the-art source of research material is valuable for scientists and researchers in universities, private organizations, government institutions, and agricultural organizations interested in plant defenses and future crop preservation. ... Read more

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The many recent developments in plant sciences have important practical implications, particularly in the area of food production. This volume contains the proceedings of an international symposium on plant-pathogen interactions. Viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens are all included and a broad range of topics is covered, from expression of the cucumber mosaic virus, to the molecular genetics of bacterial blight of peas, and molecular responses of potato to infection by Phytophthora infestans. This authoritative volume presents an up-to-date review and will be of interest to all those involved in plant physiology, plant molecular biology, biotechnology, and food production. ... Read more

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These proceedings present detailed information on the genetic regulation of the interaction between plant hosts and bacterial pathogens. Contributors cover microbial interactions at the plant surface, the nature of pathogenesis, factors affecting virulence, recognition factors, and mechanisms of disease resistance. The book emphasizes recent developments in the field of plant bacterial pathogenesis, focusing on molecular biology as well as the application of recent advances to important agricultural problems around the world. One chapter is devoted to the oversight and regulation of the application of biotechnology to improving agricultural productivity, while decreasing the use of pesticides. This book is intended for plant pathologists who conduct research or teach courses concerning the molecular biology of bacterial pathogenesis. ... Read more

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Based on a similarly named meeting in December 1999 organised by the British Society for Plant Pathology, this book considers the biology of interactions between host plants and the pathogens that infect them. This important topic has seen some significant advances in the past ten years, especially through the application of molecular techniques, which are extensively covered in this book. ... Read more

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Studies of the interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens are of major importance in plant and crop production. More than 10% of potential agricultural yield is lost to these organisms annually worldwide, and major epidemics can cause significant local economic and environmental damage.

Molecular Plant Pathology addresses the underlying molecular principles of plant/pathogen interactions, in a readily-accessible textbook format.

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This book describes various rapid techniques, based primarily on immunology and nucleic acid probes, which could be used to detect the presence of pathogens, contaminants and toxins in plants and plant products, and to diagnose diseases caused by a variety of agents. Protocols of the various techniques, as used in the laboratory or in commercial concerns, are discussed and assessed. ... Read more

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The purpose of this volume is to inform the agricultural and scientific community of the outcome of the meeting of the British Society for Plant Pathology held at Leeds, which was the first attempt to bring together international experts in the population dynamics and population genetics of plant pathogens. The book is unique in assembling many different ideas and concepts in the population biology of plant pathogens which are relevant to the long-term development of rational methods of disease control in major crops. Deficiencies in our understanding arising through lack of appropriate theory or inadequacy of the available data are identified, and the practical applications being developed and case studies with particular pathosystems are described. The book is of interest to agriculturalists, botanists and plant geneticists. ... Read more