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Insect Vectors and Plant Pathogens (Paperback)
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Insect Vectors and Plant Pathogens (Paperback)
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The history of pathogens and vectors, unique symptoms of diseases
and economic importance of important viral diseases have been dealt
with in the introductory chapter of this book. While highlighting
the role of arthropods, nematodes, and fungi; other agents of the
spread of plant pathogens have also been included. Important
aspects of insect vectors with direct bearing on transmission, i.e.
vector identification, biology, feeding apparatus, and mechanism of
spread including control of pathogens through vectors are covered
comprehensively. As aphids and other hemipterous insects are major
insect vectors, the book stresses on this order. There is a focus
on the transmission of determinants under different categories of
the transmission mechanism. The transmission determinant paradigm
comprising coat protein and helper component has been expounded
with recent cases. A brief description of new diseases at least one
from each genus of plant viruses has been included in this
compendium to elucidate the interaction of vector and virus.
Phytoplasmal etiology of pathogens has been detailed separately on
account of their importance. The transmission of plant viruses
through insects with biting and chewing type of mouth parts has
been discussed in detail as separate chapter. The latest research
in the field of mites, nematodes, and fungi as vectors of plant
viruses has been included. How the phytotoxemia is different from
other crop disorders, has been critically explained with support
from suitable and common examples of crop disorders. The book also
highlights the effects of plant viruses on their vectors. An
account of classification of plant viruses has also been given for
better understanding of subject matter. Likewise, the information
on the electron microscope along with its use has been included so
as to define the procedure of examining sub-microscopic entities.
The latest developments in the management of plant pathogens
through vector management have been discussed with special
reference to the use of biotechnology, crop protection, and plant
resistance. The book will be of value to the teachers and to
researchers. It will also be useful for extension workers in
managing crop disorders. Students and researchers of entomology,
plant pathology, plant protection and virology disciplines will
obtain the latest in the field, through this book.
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