Plant Pathology and Plant Pathogens - by Catlyn Bennett (Hardcover)

About the Book

Pathogens, those capable of inducing diseases or infections, constitute the organisms of interest. Plant pathology, the scientific discipline addressing diseases in plants resulting from pathogens and diverse physiological influences, is the field under consideration. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, protozoa, phytoplasmas, and oomycetes are among the diverse entities responsible for infectious diseases. Within plant pathology, areas of focus comprise etiology, disease cycles, epidemiology, resistance mechanisms, and pathogen identification of plant diseases. Additionally, this domain extends its purview to include physiological plant maladies triggered by natural phenomena such as drought, flooding, snow, and frost. Through this book, constant effort has been made to make the complex subject of plant pathology easy and informative for the students. Such selected concepts that redefine this area have been presented in it. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this textbook will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Book Synopsis

Pathogens, those capable of inducing diseases or infections, constitute the organisms of interest. Plant pathology, the scientific discipline addressing diseases in plants resulting from pathogens and diverse physiological influences, is the field under consideration. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, protozoa, phytoplasmas, and oomycetes are among the diverse entities responsible for infectious diseases. Within plant pathology, areas of focus comprise etiology, disease cycles, epidemiology, resistance mechanisms, and pathogen identification of plant diseases. Additionally, this domain extends its purview to include physiological plant maladies triggered by natural phenomena such as drought, flooding, snow, and frost. Through this book, constant effort has been made to make the complex subject of plant pathology easy and informative for the students. Such selected concepts that redefine this area have been presented in it. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this textbook will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.