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This book focuses on the evolution of plant viruses, their
molecular classification, epidemics and management, covering topics
relating to evolutionary mechanisms, viral ecology and emergence,
appropriate analysis methods, and the role of evolution in
taxonomy. The currently emerging virus species are increasingly
becoming a threat to our way of life, both economically and
physically. Plant viruses are particularly significant as they
affect our food supply and are capable of rapidly spreading to new
plant species. In basic research, plant viruses have become useful
models to analyze the molecular biology of plant gene regulation
and cell-cell communication. The small size of DNA genome of
viruses possesses minimal coding capacity and replicates in the
host cell nucleus with the help of host plant cellular machinery.
Thus, studying virus cellular processes provides a good basis for
explaining DNA replication, transcription, mRNA processing, protein
expression and gene silencing in plants. A better understanding of
these cellular processes will help us design antiviral strategies
for plants. The book provides in-depth information on plant virus
gene interactions with hosts, localization and expression and the
latest advances in our understanding of plant virus evolution,
their responses and crop improvement. Combining characterization of
plant viruses and disease management and presenting them together
makes it easy to compare all aspects of resistance, tolerance and
management strategies. As such, it is a useful resource for
molecular biologists and plant virologists alike.
This book focuses on the evolution of plant viruses, their
molecular classification, epidemics and management, covering topics
relating to evolutionary mechanisms, viral ecology and emergence,
appropriate analysis methods, and the role of evolution in
taxonomy. The currently emerging virus species are increasingly
becoming a threat to our way of life, both economically and
physically. Plant viruses are particularly significant as they
affect our food supply and are capable of rapidly spreading to new
plant species. In basic research, plant viruses have become useful
models to analyze the molecular biology of plant gene regulation
and cell-cell communication. The small size of DNA genome of
viruses possesses minimal coding capacity and replicates in the
host cell nucleus with the help of host plant cellular machinery.
Thus, studying virus cellular processes provides a good basis for
explaining DNA replication, transcription, mRNA processing, protein
expression and gene silencing in plants. A better understanding of
these cellular processes will help us design antiviral strategies
for plants. The book provides in-depth information on plant virus
gene interactions with hosts, localization and expression and the
latest advances in our understanding of plant virus evolution,
their responses and crop improvement. Combining characterization of
plant viruses and disease management and presenting them together
makes it easy to compare all aspects of resistance, tolerance and
management strategies. As such, it is a useful resource for
molecular biologists and plant virologists alike.
Plant RNA Viruses: Molecular Pathogenesis and Management provides
wide-ranging coverage on the recognition and signaling events
between plants and RNA viruses. The book examines the molecular
biology of signaling, host-virus interaction, RNA virus diversity,
and how plants and cellular pathogens interact. Sections cover
Virus Diversity and Diagnosis, Virus-Host Interactions and Virus
Management. Specific chapters discuss classification and
nomenclature of viruses, detail the molecular characteristics of
viral genomes, highlight the viral manipulation of cellular key
regulatory systems for successful virus infection, and discuss the
movement of plant viruses into plant cells. Additional topics
include RNA plant viruses and host interaction, detection and
diversity of plant RNA viruses, and strategies for combating and
management of plant viruses. With contributions from an
international group of experts, the book is a comprehensive
reference for those in research, academia, industry and anybody
engaging in the study of plant viruses at the molecular level.
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