Fundamentals Of Bacterial Plant Pathology

Intended as a text for plant bacteriology courses and as a reference for plant pathologists in agricultural extension services and experimental stations, Fundamentals of Bacterial Plant Pathology presents current information on bacterial morphology, taxonomy, genetics, and ecology. Diagnosis, disease management, and the molecular basis of host-pathogen interactions are examined. The book is well illustrated, includes both subject and taxonomic indexes, and provides suggestions for the further reading. Provides an overview on phytopathogenic prokaryotes and plant prokaryote diseases Contains detailed descriptions of topics of current interest including: Molecular Genetics of Pathogenesis Modern taxonomy and ecological behaviors of phytopathogenic prokaryotes Biological control of plant prokaryote diseases Presents full descriptions of eighteen selected diseases of economic interest

With reference to bacterial diseases of crops common in India.

This book is based on the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, for the first and second year undergraduate students of plant pathology in State Agricultural and Horticultural Universities and hence, is of special importance to these students. The text, conveniently divided into 13 chapters, deals with fundamental aspects of plant pathology viz., scope and objectives, importance of plant diseases, history and development of plant pathology, theory of plant diseases, causes of plant diseases (biotic, abiotic and plant viruses with representative examples) symptoms, general characteristics of plant pathogens, classification of phytopathogens, growth and reproduction of plant pathogens including replication of plant viruses, liberation or dispersal of plant pathogens, their survival and types of parasitism and variability in plant pathogens. At the end of each chapter, important questions have been provided for the benefit of the students. Diagrams, convincing tables and suitable graphs/illustrations are furnished at appropriate places. A complete bibliography and apt subject index are appended at the end. Besides undergraduate students, this book will also serve as a basic guide to meet the requirement of teachers/researchers in plant pathology and related fields.

The Second Edition of this bestseller brings together basic plant pathology methods published in diverse and often abstract publications. The Second Edition is updated and expanded with numerous new figures, new culture media, and additional methods for working with a greater number of organisms. Methods are easy to use and eliminate the need to seek out original articles. This reference allows for easy identification of methods appropriate for specific problems and facilities. Scientific names of pathogens and some of their hosts are updated in this edition. The book also acts as a research source providing more than 1,800 literature citations. The Second Edition includes chapters on the following: Sterilization of culture apparatus and culture media Culture of pathogens with detailed techniques for 61 fungi and selected bacteria Long-term storage of plant pathogens Detection and estimation of inoculum for 28 soilborne fungal pathogens and 5 bacterial genera-15 methods for airborne inoculum and 13 methods for seedborne pathogens Establishment of disease and testing for disease resistance Work with soil microorganisms Fungicide evaluation Biological control Bright-field microscopy

The field of Phytobacteriology is rapidly advancing and changing, because of recent advances in genomics and molecular plant pathology, but also due to the global spread of bacterial plant diseases and the emergence of new bacterial diseases. So, there is a need to integrate understanding of bacterial taxonomy, genomics, and basic plant pathology that reflects state-of-the-art knowledge about plant-disease mechanisms. This book describes seventy specific bacterial plant diseases and presents up-to-date classification of plant pathogenic bacteria. It would be of great help for scientists and researchers in conducting research on ongoing projects or formulation of new research projects. The book will also serve as a text book for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of disciplines of Phytobacteriology and Plant Pathology. Contains latest and updated information of plant pathogenic bacteria till December 2018 Describes seventy specific bacterial diseases Presents classification of the bacteria and associated nomenclature based on Bergey’s Manual Systematic Bacteriology and International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology Discusses practical and thoroughly tested disease management strategies that would help in controlling enormous losses caused by these plant diseases Reviews role of Type I-VI secretion systems and peptide- or protein-containing toxins produced by bacterial plant pathogens Briefs about plants and plant products that act as carriers of human enteric bacterial pathogens, like emphasizing role of seed sprouts as a common vehicle in causing food-borne illness Dr B. S. Thind was ex-Professor-cum-Head, Department of Plant Pathology, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India. He has 34 years of experience in teaching, research, and transfer of technology. He has conducted research investigations on bacterial blight of rice, bacterial stalk rot of maize, bacterial blight of cowpea, bacterial leaf spot of green gram, bacterial leaf spot of chillies and bacterial soft rot of potatoes. He also acted as Principal Investigator of two ICAR-funded research schemes entitled, "Detection and control of phytopathogenic bacteria from cowpea and mungbean seeds from 1981 to 1986 and "Perpetuation, variability, and control of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae, the causal agent of bacterial blight of rice" from 1989 to 1993, and also of a DST funded research scheme "Biological control of bacterial blight, sheath blight, sheath rot, and brown leaf spot of rice" from 1999 to 2002. He also authored a manual entitled, "Plant Bacteriology" and a text book entitled, "Phytopathogenic Procaryotes and Plant Diseases" published by Scientific Publishers (India). He is Life member of Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Society of Plant Pathologists, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, and Indian Science Congress Association.

This Book Is Intended As A Reference Book For Practical Classes Of Under Graduate And Post-Graduate Students For Studying Bacterial Diseases Of Plants. It Covers Basic And Applied Aspects Of The Subject.

"Fundamentals of Plant Pathology" is an essential resource for comprehending the intricate dynamics that occur between pathogens and plants. This book explores the complex mechanics, causes, and impacts of plant diseases on ecosystems and agriculture. It is written by respected specialists in the subject. The book starts out by giving readers an introduction to plant pathology, which will provide them a good grounding in the concepts that control plant diseases. It goes over the basics, such how diseases are spread and the types of microbes that may infect plants (such as fungus, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes). This book delves deeply into the complex molecular and biochemical mechanisms at work in plant defense systems and disease development via its examination of plant-pathogen interactions. The methods by which plants detect and fight against diseases are explained, and readers also learn about the tactics used by pathogens to infiltrate host plants and avoid immune responses. The book further explores the wider ecological and economic consequences of plant diseases, delving into their influence on the composition of plant populations, the dynamics of ecosystems, and the availability of food on a global scale. Further, it delves into new problems that are cropping up in plant pathology, like invasive pathogens, how climate change is changing disease dynamics, and how to create long-term plans to control diseases. "Fundamentals of Plant Pathology" is a must-have for anybody studying or working in plant biology, agriculture, or environmental science due to its thorough treatment of the subject matter and easy-to-understand writing style. This book is a must-have for professionals and students who want to learn more about plant-pathogen interactions or who want to know how to control diseases effectively.

This book introduces the nature, causes and impact of plant diseases, describes briefly the history of plant pathology as a scientific discipline, and introduces the disease cycle as the key tool for understanding disease development and devising appropriate management strategies. The book describes the diverse organisms and agents that cause diseases—plant pathogens. Print edition not for sale in India.

Introduction to bacteriology and bacteria. Phytobacteriology and diagnosis of bacterial diseases of plants. Disease and symptoms caused by plant pathogenic bacteria. Epidemiology. Damage and losses caused by bacterial plant diseases. Prevention and control of bacterial pathogens and diseases. Examples of bacterial diseases of cultivated and wild plants.