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.

• • 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.

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 Defending Host / 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.

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