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Viruses that infect plants are responsible for reduction in both
yield and quality of crops around the world, and thus are of great
economic importance. This has provided the impetus for the
extensive research into the molecular and cellular biology of these
pathogens and into their interaction with their plant hosts and
their vectors. However, interest in plant viruses extends beyond
their ability to damage crops. Many plant viruses - for example,
tobacco mosaic virus - have been used as model systems to provide
basic understanding of how viruses express genes and replicate.
Others permitted the elucidation of the processes underlying RNA
silencing, now recognized as a core epigenetic mechanism
underpinning numerous areas of biology. This book attests to the
huge diversity of research in plant molecular virology. Written by
world authorities in the field, the book opens with two chapters on
the translation and replication of viral RNA. Following chapters
cover topics such as viral movement within and between plants,
plant responses to viral infection, antiviral control measures,
virus evolution, and newly emerging plant viruses. The book
concludes with two chapters on biotechnological applications of
plant viruses. Throughout, the focus is on the most recent,
cutting-edge research, making this book essential reading for
everyone working with plant viruses.
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Fundamentals of Viroid Biology
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Charith Raj Adkar-Purushothama, Teruo Sano, Jean-Pierre Perreault, Sreenivasa Marikunte Yanjarappa, Francesco Di Serio, …
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Fundamentals of Viroid Biology provides a comprehensive
introduction to emerging research on viroids and their biology. The
book is organized into three parts, with sections that discuss
historical perspectives as well as information on classifications,
structure, life cycle and replication and viroid movement. The book
goes on to discuss viroid diseases and their geographic
distributions across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, North and
South America. Viroid pathogenesis and viroid-host interaction
rounds out the coverage which includes viroid associated disease
symptoms and viroid regions associated and viroid-host protein and
translations. Detection and disease control strategies are also
covered. Contributed by an international group of renown
contributors in viroid research, this book is a useful introductory
reference to advanced undergraduates and graduate and postgraduate
students. It is also ideal for early career researchers and
scientists engaged in the study of viroid biology, virology, plant
virology and microbiology.
Microbial Endophytes: Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture
discusses the practical and theoretical aspects regarding the use
of endophytic microorganisms in agriculture, providing insights on
the biotechnological applications associated with long-term crop
production. Chapters deal with the various aspects of endophytic
microorganisms, including isolation, enumeration, characterization
procedures, diversity analysis, and their role as biofertilizer,
biocontrol agent and microbial inoculants. Framed to discuss the
present and future potential of microbial endophytes in biotic and
abiotic stress management, bioremediation, bioactive compounds
production, and in nanotechnology, this book provides a
single-volume resource that will be valuable to academics and
researchers interested in microbiology, agricultural sciences and
biotechnology.
Ecophysiology of Pesticides: Interface between Pesticide Chemistry
and Plant Physiology is the first comprehensive overview of the
physical impact of this increasingly complex environmental
challenge. Designed to offer state-of-the-art knowledge, the book
covers pesticide usage and its consequences on the ecophysiology of
plants. It includes the challenge of policymaking in pesticide
consumption and a risk analysis of conventional and modern
approaches on standard usage. In addition, it summarizes research
reports pertaining to the physio-ecological effects of pesticides,
discusses the environmental risks associated with the
over-utilization of pesticides, and covers pesticide usage on the
micro-flora and rhizosphere. This book is a valuable reference for
plant ecologists, plant biochemists and chemists who want to study
pesticide consumption and its biochemical and physiological
evaluation effects on plants. It will also be of immense help to
university and college teachers and students of environmental
biotechnology, environmental botany and plant ecophysiology.
Acquiring knowledge about different aspects of entomology is of
vital importance in adopting appropriate measures for the control
of pests and also for utilizing the beneficial insects for the
benefits of man. This book deals with the basic concepts of
entomology, which include: - Morphology, anatomy, adaptation and
classification of insects, especially the parasitic ones, which do
harm to plants, livestock and even to man. Economic role of insects
with special reference to productive ones such as, honeybee, silk
worm and lac insect as well as beneficial ones such as,
parasitoids, predators pollinators etc. Pest management that covers
usage of various plant protection chemicals, plant protection
equipments, toxicology of pesticides, compatibility of pesticides
etc. Non-insect pests viz., nematodes and mites, their economic
role and control measures. The text is substantiated with many
fine, hand-drawn figures and illustrations that will help better
understanding of the text. The book, which is primarily intended
for the undergraduate students of agriculture, will be of use to
the postgraduate students of agriculture, to the officials working
in the department of agriculture, especially those involved in
plant protection work and also to the elite public who are
interested in scientific agriculture.
The book has been written as Text Book for Undergraduate as well as
Post Graduate students covering major aspect of horticultural
diseases.
This Laboratory Manual has been designed for students for easy
understanding of basic plant pathological laboratory techniques
related with Isolation of pathogen. Preservation of disease sample,
Demonstration of Koch.s postutlates. Study of different groups of
fungicides and antibiotics. Preparation of fungicides. Methods of
application of fungicides. Bio-assay of fungicides, Bio control of
plant pathogens and Identification of some important fungal
pathogens. The book is fully colour book with digitized images have
been made to identify diseases and pathogens with explanations of
new terminologies to enhance students understanding about the
subject. The book will be useful to beginners, students,
instructors, scientists and research workers in the field of Plant
Pathology and Agricultural Microbiology.
Geminivirus: Detection, Diagnosis and Management focuses on the
latest techniques for managing diseases caused by these circular,
single-stranded (ss) DNA genomes. The most significant impact of
plant diseases in host populations is often caused by emerging
diseases, whose incidence in a plant host is increasing as a result
of long-term changes in their underlying epidemiology. Genetic
changes in pathogen and host populations, as well as changes in
host ecology and environment, are major factors contributing to
disease emergence. Understanding plant virus evolution is crucial
for modeling the within-host and between-host dynamics and genetics
of virus populations. The book presents a comprehensive review of
how these viruses develop, including contributing factors such as
population bottlenecks during cell-to-cell movement, systemic
colonization, or between-host transmission by different procedures.
Presented in five sections-Detection and Diagnosis, Emergence and
Diversity, Vector and Transmission, Virus-Host Interaction, and
Disease Management, the book includes host range determinant and
virulence factors involved in pathogenesis, virus-vector
interactions during acquisition, retention, and transmission and
evaluating management strategies to control Geminivirus. The book
is an essential reference for students and researchers interested
in plant virology, particularly begomoviruses, geminiviruses, and
vector transmission biology. Introduces identification and
characterization of geminiviruses that infect agricultural crops,
their wild relatives, and weed hosts Discusses recombination and
reassortment mechanisms influencing viral genetic diversity,
virulence, and vector transmission Explores the origin, evolution,
and bottlenecks of Geminiviruses
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