1st Edition
Plant Pathology
Plant Pathology (For University Students) is a valuable, much-needed resource in plant pathological science. In a world where agriculture sustains life, the battle against crop diseases is paramount. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing disease threats. "Plant Pathology" published by Taylor and Francis dives into the intricate world of plant diseases. Authored by leading experts in the field, this book offers a comprehensive overview of plant pathology, covering everything from the fundamentals of disease development to advanced management strategies.
Explore the fascinating mechanisms behind pathogen invasion and host response, unraveling the complex interactions that dictate disease outcomes. Delve into the diverse array of pathogens—from fungi and bacteria to viruses and nematodes—that wreak havoc on crops worldwide. This book doesn't stop at diagnosis but equips readers with the knowledge and tools to combat these threats effectively. The latest cutting-edge techniques in disease management, from cultural practices and biological control to the latest developments in genetic resistance and chemical intervention are described.
Important Features
This book encompasses comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics including:
1. A comprehensive exploration of crop diseases, authored by leading experts.
2. Fundamental concepts of disease development and advanced management strategies are described.
3. Insights into pathogen invasion and host response mechanisms, spanning fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes, are described.
4. The book provides the latest techniques in disease management including cultural practices, biological control, and genetic resistance.
5. With practical recommendations and case studies, it equips researchers, plant pathology degree students, and farmers with the knowledge to safeguard crops, enhance yields, and ensure food security.
Part I
Chapter 1
Introduction and basic concepts of Plant Pathology
Chapter 2
History of Plant Pathology
Chapter 3
Classification and Causes of Plant Diseases
Chapter 4
Symptoms produced by plant pathogens
Chapter 5
How disease relates to environment, the host, and time
Part II
Chapter 6
Characteristics and classification of Plant pathogenic Viruses
Chapter 7
Characteristics and classification of Plant pathogenic viroids
Chapter 8
Characteristics and classification of Plant pathogenic Bacteria
Chapter 9
Characteristics and classification of Plant pathogenic Phytoplasma and Spiroplasma
Chapter 10
Characteristics and classification of Fungi
Chapter 11
Characteristics and classification of Plant pathogenic algae
Chapter 12
Characteristics and classification of Phanerogamic Plant Parasites
Chapter 13
Characteristics and classification of Plant pathogenic nematodes
Part III
Chapter 14
Molecular tools and techniques for the diagnosis of various plant pathogens
Chapter 15
Application of Machine Learning: A Novel approach for the plant Diseases Detection
Part IV
Chapter 16
Plant-pathogen interactions
Chapter 17
Treatments of attack strategies
Chapter – 18
Extracellular enzymes
Chapter 19
Host défenses
Chapter 20
Disruption of plant function
Part V
Chapter 21
Processes involved plant infection by fungi, bacteria and viruses
Chapter 22
Survival of plant pathogens
Chapter 23
Dispersal of plant pathogens
Chapter 24
Transmission of plant viruses
Chapter 25
Insect vectors for plant viruses
Chapter 26
Plant diseases epidemiology
Chapter 27
Disease forecasting
Chapter 28
Pathogenesis
Chapter 29
Role of enzymes in plant disease development
Chapter 30
Role of toxins in plant disease development
Chapter 31
Role of plant growth regulator in plant disease development
Part VI
Chapter 32
Defense mechanism in plants
Chapter 33
Integrated Plant diseases Management; Shelf life enhancement and post harvest disease management; Codex Alimentations for each product and commodity
Chapter 34
Cultural Methods of Plant diseases Management
Chapter 35
Physical Methods of Plant diseases Management
Chapter 36
Biological Methods of Plant diseases Management
Chapter 37
Chemical Methods of Plant diseases Management
Chapter 38
Genetic engineering for disease resistance (Varietal Methods of Plant diseases Management)
Chapter 39
Legal approaches of Plant diseases Management
Chapter 40
Plant Bio-security and Bio-safety
Chapter 41
Seed Health Technology: Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary issues under WTO
Part VII
Chapter 42
In vitro pathology
Part VIII
Chapter 43
Classification of fungicides and antibiotics
Chapter 44
Basic rules, protocols, instrumentation and allied techniques
Chapter 45
Preparation of culture media for in-vitro culture of bacteria and fungi
Chapter 46
Idea about biosensors and their active role in plant disease detection and host pathogen interaction
Biography
Prof. (Dr.) L.P. Awasthi, Dean School of Agriculture, R N B Global University, Bikaner, India, formerly Research Scientist/Professor, Amity University and Professor and Head in the Department of Plant Pathology, N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad (U.P.) India, is a distinguished Agriculture Scientist with a strong background in Molecular Plant Virology, Resistance breeding , disease diagnosis and their management strategies with proven ability to undertake independent or collaborative scientific studies as demonstrated by successfully completing mega research projects ,funded by various International funding organizations. His professional experience includes more than 50 years of teaching and conducting research, published more than 400 research papers in foreign and Indian journals of repute, edited/authored ten books, published number of popular articles, laboratory manuals and contributory chapters for different books, guided M. Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. Students and has been working as an Editor/ Referee in the editorial boards of many Indian and foreign journals of repute. Professor Awasthi Visited Karl-Marx University, Leipzig, University of Berlin, Institute of Plant Pathology, Ascherslavan, and Haale University, Germany as a visiting professor for higher studies. He has been member in the Phytosanitary certificate issuing Authorities, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and cooperation, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, Government of India and presently special invited member in the State level Pest and Disease Surveillance Advisory Unit, Government of Uttar Pradesh. India. Prof. Awasthi has long been associated with many professional societies, and was conferred Plant Pathology Leadership Award by Indian Phytopathological Society, India, Outstanding Virologist award by International virological association for outstanding contribution, scientific excellence and distinguished services for the cause of Plant Pathological Research, Education and Technology dissemination, which has impacted Science of Plant Pathology in the country.
Dr. Siddhartha Das was born in Purulia district of West Bengal, India on 8th Day of April, 1988. He received his B.Sc degree on Botany from The University of Burdwan in 2009 and post graduate degree from Guru Ghasidas University, India in the year of 2011. In 2012, He has passed Bachelor of Education degree from Kalyani University. After that he was joined as a guest lecturer in Department of Microbiology, Dinabandhu Andrews College, Calcutta University. With his boundless research enthusiasm, he was joined Central Research Institute for Jute and allied Fibers (CRIJAF) as a senior research fellow. He was awarded his Ph.D. degree from Visva Bharati University with a collaboration of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in the year of 2018. He was awarded for Prof. M.J.Narasimmhan merit academic award by Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS)-Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) conjointly (Eastern zone) in the year of 2017. He is associated as an active member of Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Plant Protection association of India, Indian mycological society etc. Dr. Siddhartha Das completed his post doctoral research in The Institute of Plant Science, Department of Ornamental Plants and Agricultural Biotechnology, The Volcani Center, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Israel in 2020-21. He has participated in several national international seminars-symposium, workshops and wrote several national and international research papers. Dr. Das presently working as an assistant professor at Department of Plant Pathology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha.
Richard F. Lee grew up on a farm in Kansas, USA. He earned his Bachelor of Science in botany from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, and his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in plant pathology from Kansas State University. Following a PostDoc at the University of California Davis, he accepted a virology position at the University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL where he was promoted to Professor of Plant Pathology. In 2003 he accepted a position as Supervisory Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus and Dates, Riverside, CA. He has experience in research, extension, and teaching. He received the Award of Excellence from the University of Florida for advisement of graduate students. His research has focused on the control of graft-transmissible diseases of citrus and development of innovative diagnostic methods of diseases by the use of traditional approaches combined with cutting-edge molecular methods. He has published over 300 refereed scientific papers, three books, and numerous book chapters. He spent a year with the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organization where he promoted clean stock programs in the Caribbean Basin and contributed to the development of databases for agriculture (Ecoport.org). He was instrumental in the organization of five international workshops and training programs on Citrus tristeza virus and the brown citrus aphid in the Carribbean Basin area. He has been an active member of the American Phytopathological Society, the International Organization of Citrus Virologists, and the InterAmerican Citrus Network.
Dr. Sudeepta Pattanayak did her B.Sc (Agriculture) and M.Sc in Plant Pathology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar. Presently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor in Department of Plant Pathology, MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha during 2018-2020. In this period, she has versatile experience in academic as well as developmental activities like organizing workshops for farmers and students, field exposures, organic farming farm management and mushroom unit in-charge. Her job role encircled with production of various edible mushrooms and their modern cultivation technologies. She has participated in many national and international conferences and seminars. She has published many articles in national and international journals with wide exposure in book chapters writing. Dr. Pattanayak very recently selected and completed her research, as visiting research scholar at Curtin University, Australia, under NAHEP-CAAST pogramme.
