Biocontrol of Plant Diseases/Mangat Rai. New Delhi,
Anmol Pub., 2008, viii, 324 p., figs., ISBN 81-261-3602-5.
Biocontrol of Plant Diseases/Mangat Rai. New Delhi,
Anmol Pub., 2008, viii, 324 p., figs., ISBN 81-261-3602-5.
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Plant nutrition. 3. Leaf diseases. 4. Corn diseases. 5. Fruit diseases. 6. Potato and tomato diseases. 7. Biological control measures. Index.
"This book combines coverage of theory with coverage of global practices. Highlighting the day-to-day challenges of organic crop management for cost-effective real-world application, the book explores the biological control of diseases in major crops. It focuses on the use of host plant resistance through transgenics and induced systemic resistance as a part of biological control. Topics covered include the role of biocontrol agents for signaling resistance, effective ecofriendly alternative to combat bacterial, fungal, and viral infestation and transgenic crops in disease management.
The book contains chapters covering holistic information on biocontrol management of fungal, bacterial, nematode and pests of economically important plants. Detailed information is given on fungi in the management of plant parasitic nematodes. The book will be useful to all students and researchers in plant pathology, microbial ecology, mycology, botany and agriculture. Indiscriminate use of pesticides for the control of plant diseases and pests is no longer permissible due to risk of environmental and health organisms. Biological control has attracted attention as an important components of Integrated Pest Management System in recent times inspite of its independent use." (jacket)