The book is presenting a comprehensive information on fundamental, and applied knowledge of Plasmodiophora brassicae Woronin. infecting cruciferous crops, and weeds. Clubroot of crucifers has spread over more than 88 countries of the world with average annual loss of cruciferous…
Ethnobotany of the Himalayas
Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that "traditional" knowledge is al…
This book focuses on the significance and implications of Calcium (Ca2+) transport machinery in the plant cell in generating alternating Ca2+ levels and impacting the cell's physiological, biochemical and developmental processes. In the following sections, the concept of Ca2+ ho…
The book will address selected topics in postharvest pathology aiming at highlighting recent development in the science, technology and control strategies of postharvest diseases to reduce losses and enhance safety of harvested agricultural products. Topics will include: 1) Intr…
Omics Science for Rhizosphere Biology
This book presents a timely review of the latest advances in rhizosphere biology, which have been facilitated by the application of omics tools. It includes chapters on the use of various omics tools in rhizosphere biology, focusing on understanding plant and soil microbe intera…
Sterilization of apparatus and culture media. Culture of pathogens. Long-term storage of plant pathogens. Detection and estimation of inoculum. Establishment of disease and testing for resistance. Soil microorganisms. Fungicide evaluation. Biological control. Bright-field micros…
This book (composed of 13 chapters) presents the injurious and beneficial insects (e.g. pollinators) of tropical fruit crops and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality. Information on the life history, behaviour, economic importance, and control of …
This book has 20 chapters divided into 5 sections providing information on the background and history of pest risk analysis and key components of pest risk analysis and their applications in regulatory plant protection. The use of qualitative and quantitative methods, economic a…
Aandacht voor micro-organismen als saprofieten en veroorzakers van planteziekten; microbiologie van bloemen, zaden, vruchten, bladeren, stengels en wortels; de afbraak (rotting) van plantenafval; toekomstige ontwikkelingen ten aanzien van de micro-biologie van planten
This book is a joint effort by 36 authors from 13 countries. The 19 chapters address many current issues in the development of sustainable disease management programmes and are grouped into five major themes. These are, an introduction to the pathogen and its systematics in chap…
This book presents topics on the development, improvement and commercialization of fungi for the biological control of pests, weeds and diseases which are of economic importance. Common themes such as production, formulation and application of technologies, biosafety, risk asses…
Covering the important pathogens, this handbook provides concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases, their distribution and economic importance and advice on their control. It also includes 'pest profiles' that identify with the use of colour photographs, the pe…