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Kaplan's Principles of Plant Morphology

Kaplan's Principles of Plant Morphology

Kaplan's Principles of Plant Morphology defines the field of plant morphology providing resources examples and theoretical constructs that illuminate the foundations of plant morphology and clearly outline the importance of integrating a fundamental understanding of plant morphology into modern research in plant genetics development and physiology. As research on developmental genetics and plant evolution emerges an understanding of plant morphology is essential to interpret developmental and morphological data. The principles of plant morphology are being brought into studies of crop development biodiversity and evolution during climate change and increasingly such researchers are turning to old texts to uncover information about historic research on plant morphology. Hence there is great need for a modern reference and textbook that highlights past studies and provides the synthesis of data necessary to drive our future research in plant morphological and developmental evolution. Key Features Numerous illustrations demonstrating the principles of plant morphology Historical context for interpretations of more recent genetic data Firmly rooted in the principles of studying plant form and function Provides evolutionary framework without relying on evolutionary interpretations for plant form Only synthetic treatment of plant morphology on the market Related Titles Les D. H. Aquatic Dicotyledons of North America: Ecology Life History and Systematics (ISBN 978-1-4822-2502-0) Les D. H. Aquatic Monotyledons of North America: Ecology Life History and Systematics (ISBN 978-1-1380-5493-6) Bowes B. G. Colour Atlas of Woody Plants and Trees (ISBN 978-0-3674-7398-3) Bahadur B. et al. eds. Asymmetry in Plants: Biology of Handedness (ISBN 978-1-1385-8794-6)

GBP 300.00
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Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control

Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control

Environmental pollution resulting from widespread pesticide application has become a serious worldwide problem. Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control is an important new reference that addresses this problem by exploring the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of plant pathogenesis and emphasizing the use of pest control agents rather than pesticides for plant disease control. Topics examined include pathogenicity the resistance of plants against pathogens the offensive and defensive struggle between hosts and parasites methods for using natural defense mechanisms to develop environmentally sound disease control agents and the use of modern biotechnology for plant disease control. The book will be an essential reference for phytopathologists plant biochemists pesticide chemists mycologists plant cell technologists and agricultural researchers.

GBP 59.99
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Plant Systematics

Plant Systematics

This book is designed to introduce the fundamentals of systematics in a simple concise and balanced manner. The book aims to equip the students with the basics of plant taxonomy and at the same time also update them with the most recent advances in the field of plant systematics. The book has been organized into 21 chapters that introduce and explain different concepts in a stimulating manner. The text is supplemented with relevant illustrations and photographs. Relevant literature has been added to provide a better picture of the most recent updates in the field of plant systematics. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

GBP 99.99
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Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases

Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases

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. | Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases

GBP 160.00
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Introduction to Plant Automation and Controls

Introduction to Plant Automation and Controls

Introduction to Plant Automation and Controls addresses all aspects of modern central plant control systems including instrumentation control theory plant systems VFDs PLCs and supervisory systems. Design concepts and operational behavior of various plants are linked to their control philosophies in a manner that helps new or experienced engineers understand the process behind controls installation programming and troubleshooting of automated systems. This groundbreaking book ties modern electronic-based automation and control systems to the special needs of plants and equipment. It applies practical plant operating experience electronic-equipment design and plant engineering to bring a unique approach to aspects of plant controls including security programming languages and digital theory. The multidimensional content supported with 500 illustrations ties together all aspects of plant controls into a single-source reference of otherwise difficult-to-find information. The increasing complexity of plant control systems requires engineers who can relate plant operations and behaviors to their control requirements. This book is ideal for readers with limited electrical and electronic experience particularly those looking for a multidisciplinary approach for obtaining a practical understanding of control systems related to the best operating practices of large or small plants. It is an invaluable resource for becoming an expert in this field or as a single-source reference for plant control systems. Author Raymond F. Gardner is a professor of engineering at the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point New York and has been a practicing engineer for more than 40 years.

GBP 115.00
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Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

Since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress continuous discoveries in the fields of plant and crop environmental stresses and their effects on plants and crops have resulted in the compilation of a large volume of the latest discoveries. Following its predecessors this fourth edition offers a unique and comprehensive collection of topics in the fields of plant and crop stress. This new edition contains more than 80% new material and the remaining 20% has been updated and revised substantially. This volume presents 10 comprehensive sections that include information on soil salinity and sodicity problems; tolerance mechanisms and stressful conditions; plant/crop responses; plant/crop responses under pollution and heavy metal; plant/crop responses under biotic stress; genetic factors and plant/crop genomics under stress conditions; plant/crop breeding under stress conditions; empirical investigations; improving tolerance; and beneficial aspects of stressors. Features:Provides exhaustive coverage written by an international panel of experts in the field of agriculture particularly in plant/crop stress areasContains 40 new chapters and 10 extensively revised and expanded chaptersIncludes three new sections on plant breeding stress exerted to weeds by plants and beneficial aspects of stress on plants/cropsNumerous case studiesWith contributions from 100 scientists and experts from 20 countries this Handbook provides a comprehensive resource for research and for university courses covering soil salinity/sodicity issues and plant/crop physiological responses under environmental stress conditions ranging from cellular aspects to whole plants. The content can be used to plan implement and evaluate strategies to mitigate plant/crop stress problems. This new edition includes numerous tables figures and illustrations to facilitate comprehension of the material as well as thousands of index words to further increase accessibility to the desired information. | Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

GBP 44.99
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Plant Cell Walls Research Milestones and Conceptual Insights

Plant Cell Walls Research Milestones and Conceptual Insights

Plant cell walls have been relevant for human survival throughout evolution from cell walls recognised as an essential ingredient in human and livestock nutrition to their use in energy generation construction tool making paper and clothing. This plant-generated material is at the centre of a myriad of human activities and it represents the world's most abundant natural resource for fuel fibre food and fodder. Plant Cell Walls: Research Milestones and Conceptual Insights provides an overview of the key discoveries of hundreds of years of plant cell wall research. With chapter contributions from prominent scientists in the cell wall field this book provides a comprehensive treatment of plant cell wall research accompanied by a historical overview to illustrate how concepts have evolved and how progress has been enabled by emerging technological advances. Plant Cell Walls: Research Milestones and Conceptual Insights elaborates on the translation of research to application in biotechnology and agriculture and highlights its relevance for climate change mitigation and adaptation. It will be a key resource for plant cell biologists biochemists and geneticists. | Plant Cell Walls Research Milestones and Conceptual Insights

GBP 190.00
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History of Plant Breeding

History of Plant Breeding

While there has been great progress in the development of plant breeding over the last decade the selection of suitable plants for human consumption began over 13 000 years ago. Since the Neolithic era the cultivation of plants has progressed in Asia Minor Asia Europe and ancient America each specific to the locally wild plants as well as the ecological and social conditions. A handy reference for knowing our past understanding the present and creating the future this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the development of crop improvement methods over the centuries. It features an extensive historical treatment of development including influential individuals in the field plant cultivation in various regions techniques used in the Old World and cropping in ancient America. The advances of scientific plant breeding in the twentieth century is extensively explored including efficient selection methods hybrid breeding induced polyploidy mutation research biotechnology and genetic manipulation. Finally this book presents information on approaches to the sustainability of breeding and to cope with climatic changes as well as the growing world population. | History of Plant Breeding

GBP 44.99
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Methods in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Methods in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Modern plant science research currently integrates biochemistry and molecular biology. This book highlights recent trends in plant biotechnology and molecular genetics serving as a working manual for scientists in academic industrial and federal laboratories. A wide variety of authors have contributed to this book reflecting the thinking and expertise of active investigators who generate advances in technology. The authors were selected especially for their ability to create and/or implement novel research methods. | Methods in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

GBP 240.00
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The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production

The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production

The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production presents the state of knowledge on environmental factors in root growth and development and their effect on the improvement of the yield of annual crops. This book addresses the role of roots in crop production and includes references to numerous annual crops. In addition it brings together the issues and the state-of-the-art technologies that affect root growth with comprehensive reviews to facilitate efficient sustainable economical and environmentally responsible crop production. Written for plant scientists crop scientists horticulturalists and soil scientists plant physiologists breeders environmental scientists agronomists and undergraduate and graduate students in different disciplines of agricultural science The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production:Addresses root architecture and development dynamics to help users improve crop productivityEmphasizes crop production plant nutrition and soil chemistry relative to root growth and functionsCovers root morphology root functions nutrient and water uptake by roots root-soil interactions root-environment interactions root-microbe interactions physiology of root crops and management practices to improve root growthSupports content with experimental results and additional data is presented with picturesIncreasing food production worldwide has become a major issue in the 21st century. Stagnation in grain yield of important food crops in recent years in developed as well as developing countries has contributed to a sharp increase in food prices. Furthermore higher grain yield will be needed in the future to feed a burgeoning world population with a rising standard of living that requires more grain per capita. Technologies that enhance productivity ensure environmental safety and conserve natural resources are r

GBP 59.99
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Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises

Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises

Alternating between topic discussions and hands-on laboratory experiments that range from the in vitro flowering of roses to tissue culture of ferns Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises Second Edition addresses the most current principles and methods in plant tissue culture research. The editors use the expertise of some of the top researchers and educators in plant biotechnology to furnish students instructors and researchers with a broad consideration of the field. Divided into eight major parts the text covers everything from the history of plant tissue culture and basic methods to propagation techniques crop improvement procedures specialized applications and nutrition of callus cultures. New topic discussions and laboratory exercises in the Second Edition include Micropropagation of Dieffenbachia Micropropagation and in vitro flowering of rose Propagation from nonmeristematic tissue-organogenesis Variation in culture and Tissue culture of ferns. It is the book's extensive laboratory exercises that provide a hands-on approach in illustrating various topics of discussion featuring step-by-step procedures anticipated results and a list of materials needed. What's more editors Trigiano and Gray go beyond mere basic principles of plant tissue culture by including chapters on genetic transformation techniques and photographic methods and statistical analysis of data. In all Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises Second Edition is a veritable harvest of information for the continued study and research in plant tissue culture science.

GBP 180.00
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Novel Plant Protein Processing Developing the Foods of the Future

Novel Plant Protein Processing Developing the Foods of the Future

Proteins serve as an important nutritional as well as structural component of foods. Not only do they provide an array of amino acids necessary for maintaining human health but also act as thickening stabilizing emulsifying foaming gelling and binding agents. The ability of a protein to possess and demonstrate such unique functional properties depends largely on its inherent structure configuration and how they interact with other food constituents like polysaccharides lipids and polyphenolic compounds. Proteins from animal sources have superior functionality higher digestibility and lower anti-nutrient components than plant proteins. However consumer preferences are evolving worldwide for ethically and sustainably sourced clean cruelty-free vegan or vegetarian plant-based food products. Unlike proteins from animal sources plant proteins are more versatile religiously and culturally acceptable among vegetarian and vegan consumers and associated with lower food processing waste water and soil requirement. Thus the processing and utilization of plant proteins have gained worldwide attention and as such numerous scientific studies are focusing on enhancing the utilization of plant proteins in food and pharmaceutical products through various processing and modification techniques to improve their techno-functional properties bioactivity bioavailability and digestibility. Novel Plant Protein Processing: Developing the Foods of the Future presents a roadmap for plant protein science and technology which will focus on plant protein ingredient development plant protein modification and the creation of plant protein-based novel foods. Key Features: Includes complete information about novel plant protein processing for use as future foods Presents a roadmap to upscale the meat analog technological processes Discusses marketing limitations of plant based proteins and future opportunities This book highlights the important scientific technological advancements that are being deployed in the future foods using plant proteins concerns opportunities and challenges and as an alternative to maintaining a healthy and sustainable modern food supply. It covers the most recent research related to the plant protein-based future foods which include their extraction isolation modification characterization development and final applications. It also covers the formulation and challenges: emphasis on the modification for a specific use legal aspects business perspective and future challenges. This book is useful for researchers readers scientists and industrial people to find information easily. | Novel Plant Protein Processing Developing the Foods of the Future

GBP 170.00
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Handbook of Plant Nutrition

Handbook of Plant Nutrition

In 2007 the first edition of Handbook of Plant Nutrition presented a compendium of information on the mineral nutrition of plants available at that time—and became a bestseller and trusted resource. Updated to reflect recent advances in knowledge of plant nutrition the second edition continues this tradition. With chapters written by a new team of experts each element is covered in a different manner providing a fresh look and new understanding of the material. The chapters extensively explore the relationship between plant genetics and the accumulation and use of nutrients by plants adding to the coverage available in the first edition. The second edition features a chapter on lanthanides which have gained importance in plant nutrition since the publication of the first edition and contains chapters on the different mineral elements. It follows the general pattern of a description of the determination of essentiality or beneficial effects of the element uptake and assimilation physiological responses of plants to the element genetics of its acquisition by plants concentrations of the element and its derivatives and metabolites in plants interaction of the element with uptake of other elements diagnosis of concentrations of the element in plants forms and concentrations of the element in soils and its availability to plants soil tests and fertilizers used to supply the element. The book demonstrates how the appearance and composition of plants can be used to assess nutritional status and the value of soil tests for assessing nutrition status. It also includes recommendations of fertilizers that can be applied to remedy nutritional deficiencies. These features and more make Handbook of Plant Nutrition Second Edition a practical easy-to-use reference for determining monitoring and improving the nutritional profiles of plants worldwide.

GBP 44.99
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Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual

Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual

As soil and crop management procedures have become more complex County Agricultural Agents farm advisors consultants and fertilizer and chemical dealers have had to specialize in some aspect of soil fertility and crop nutrition management procedures limiting their ability to provide a range of advice and services. Most farmers and growers can no longer turn to just one source for the information and instruction needed to achieve their production goals. With over 70 percent new material the second edition of the Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual discusses the principles determining how plants grow and the elements essential for successful crop production with a focus on the principles of soil fertility and plant nutrition. The book covers physical and chemical properties of soil chemical and organic fertilizers soil acidity and alkalinity liming and liming materials and micronutrients essential to plant growth. It also describes elements toxic to plants soil testing and plant analysis. The topics and discussion in this self-contained book are practical and user-friendly yet comprehensive enough to cover material presented in upper-level soil and plant science courses. It allows practitioners with general background knowledge to feel confident applying the principles presented to soil/crop production systems.

GBP 180.00
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Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus subtilis Basic and Practical Applications

Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus subtilis Basic and Practical Applications

Plant diseases are a serious threat to food production. This unique volume provides the fundamental knowledge and practical use of B. subtilis as a promising biocontrol agent. In order to replace chemical pesticides one possibility is microbial pesticides using safe microbes. Bacillus subtilis is one of several candidates. Screening of the bacterium the application of plant tests clarification of its suppressive mechanism to plant pathogens and engineering aspects of suppressive peptides production are presented here. The author illustrates how B. subtilis is far more advantageous than for example Pseudomonas in biocontrol and can be considered as an useful candidate. Features:Bacterium B. subtilis suppresses many plant pathogens and is a biocontrol agent to replace chemical pesticidesThe book presents the bacterium's suppressive mechanism to plant pathogens and engineering aspects of suppressive peptides production Biological control of plant disease plays an important role in sustainable agricultural production practices and is expected to replace agricultural chemicals | Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus subtilis Basic and Practical Applications

GBP 44.99
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Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes

Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes

Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes provides readers with a deep understanding of the fascinating world of aromatic plants drying extraction and perfumery. It covers the significance and global demand of essential oils a glimpse of plant histology secretion and storage of secondary metabolites in plant tissues drying technologies and selection for dehydration of herbage extraction chemical compositions and applications. The book is organized into four sections: plant cell structures and their role during dehydration aromatic plants and their essential oil contents composition and contribution towards perfumery and dehydration and extraction technologies. The book does the following: Summarizes commercially important aromatic plant materials and extracted essential oil around the world and their socio-commercial impact Includes structures of plant tissues inherent mass transfer pathways along with the presence and role of water the understanding of which can aid dehydration and extraction Describes methods for selecting drying parameters and relates drying mechanisms with microstructure Discusses drying technologies for heat-sensitive materials and extraction technologies for selective component extractions Covers preprocessing extraction and standardization of essential oils for blending for different applications This book serves as a handy tool for R&D industrial and academic researchers working in perfumery fragrance and food science as well as chemical and agricultural engineering.

GBP 89.99
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Process Engineering and Plant Design The Complete Industrial Picture

Process Engineering and Plant Design The Complete Industrial Picture

The book provides the whole horizon of process engineering and plant design from concept phase through the execution to commissioning of the plant in the real practice. Providing a complete industrial perspective the book: Covers the guidelines and standards followed in the industry and how engineering documents are generated using these standards Describes Hazardous Area Classification Relief System Design Revamp Engineering Interaction with Other Disciplines and Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Contains several illustrated practical examples which clarify the fundamentals to a raw chemical engineer Includes description of a complete chemical project from concept to commissioning Treating the topic from the perspective of an industrial employee with extensive experience in process engineering and plant design it aims to aid chemical and plant engineers to deal with decision making processes on strategic level management tasks and leading functions beside the technical know-how. | Process Engineering and Plant Design The Complete Industrial Picture

GBP 105.00
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Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation General Topics African and Australian Botanical Gardens Volume 1

Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation General Topics African and Australian Botanical Gardens Volume 1

Approaching the contributions of a world-wide sector of scientific institutions to addressing the extinction crisis Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation brings together a diversity of perspectives. There are more than 3 600 botanical gardens worldwide where trees shrubs herbs and other plants are studied and managed in collections. They are foremost among efforts to conserve the diversity of living plant species and ensure that crucial biodiversity is available for the future of humanity. This book is a showcase for plant conservation restoration biodiversity and related scientific and educational work of botanical gardens around the world featuring both thematic overview chapters and numerous case studies that illustrate the critical role these institutions play in fighting extinction and ensuring plant diversity is available for sustainable use. FEATURES A wide range of case studies derived from practical experience in a diversity of institutional national and biogeographical settings Reviews of topics such as networking amongst institutions the importance of global policy agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation Profiles of botanical gardens contributions at the national level to conservation priorities Real-world examples of programs in plant conservation for both critically endangered wild plant diversity and unique horticultural or cultural germplasm. Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation includes contributions from institutions from Africa Asia Australia Europe and the Americas and institutions of all sizes and histories from long-established national gardens to new gardens offering their perspectives on developing their roles in this vital undertaking. | Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation General Topics African and Australian Botanical Gardens Volume 1

GBP 120.00
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Advances in Plant Disease Management Volume I: Fundamental and Basic Research

Advances in Plant Disease Management Volume I: Fundamental and Basic Research

Advances in Plant Disease Management: Volume I: Fundamental and Basic Research is an invaluable compilation for researchers/students/stakeholders/policymakers in agriculture. The book aims to offer the latest understanding of fundamental and basic research fronts toward managing crop plants diseases. After clearly explaining the updated knowledge on the host immune system and pathogen’s interplay with the host as unraveled through genomics bioinformatics and molecular studies this book equips readers with the knowledge to confidently account for them during the formulation of management strategies for major crop plant diseases. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the research advances in plant disease management including: Newer insight into the host-pathogen interaction including effector-driven pathogenesis in different host-pathogen systems Updates on plant defense pathways leading to resistance to pathogens Use of novel molecules antagonists and genome-editing tools toward manipulating host resistance Plant protection policies that support the agricultural production system from a global perspective | Advances in Plant Disease Management Volume I: Fundamental and Basic Research

GBP 110.00
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Pictorial Atlas of Soilborne Fungal Plant Pathogens and Diseases

Pictorial Atlas of Soilborne Fungal Plant Pathogens and Diseases

The Pictorial Atlas of Soilborne Fungal Plant Pathogens and Diseases describes the soilborne fungal diseases caused by Oomycetes Zygomycetes Ascomycetes Basidiomycetes and Deuteromycetous (Anamorphic) fungi. Soilborne fungal diseases are significant as both environmental and agricultural problems yet it is difficult to understand the ecology of pathogenic fungi and its effective control. This book provides very detailed information on many of the commonly and not so commonly encountered groups of soilborne fungi diseases. It will be a useful reference for those teaching and conducting research in mycology plant pathology soilborne plant diseases and the ecology of fungal communities.

GBP 44.99
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