Plant Pathology

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Plant Pathology 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. Key Features Complete book on principles of plant pathology and major crop plant diseases of international importance. Includes newly diagnosed diseases caused by bacteria, mollicutes, fungi, viruses and viroids. Pathogenesis, host-defense and genetics of host-pathogen interactions discussed at molecular level.  Discusses tactics and mechanisms of biological control of plant pathogens, insect pests and weeds of agriculture and forestry, including commercial feasibility of biopesticides and transgenic crops. 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 DefendingHost  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.