Biological Control of Microbial Plant Pathogens

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The biological ways in which diseases of plants, caused by pathogenic microbes can be controlled without the use of chemical pesticides is the subject of this book. The basis of biocontrol (in microbiology, ecology, and plant pathology) is described and many examples of control measures in commercial use or development are given. There is increasing interest in biocontrol from the general public, environmentalists and the major world agrochemical companies, and this easily read text presents recent developments in the subject. The book provides the necessary references and literature citations to allow a more detailed investigation of particular diseases or control systems to be made. This is an important book that will be especially helpful to graduate and undergraduate students in botany, biology, microbiology, plant pathology, agriculture, horticulture, crop science and related courses.

Allelochemicals: Biological Control of Plant Pathogens and Diseases (Disease Management of Fruits and Vegetables)

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Allelochemicals: Biological Control of Plant Pathogens and Diseases (Disease Management of Fruits and Vegetables)

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Biological control of plant diseases and plant pathogens is of great significance in forestry and agriculture. There is great incentive to discover biologically active natural products from higher plants that are better than synthetic agrochemicals and are much safer, from a health and environmental point-of-view. The development of natural products such as herbicides, fungicides, and their role in biological control of plant diseases, indicates a reduction in environmental and health hazards. Allelopathic techniques offer a real future in solving several problems, for instance biological control of plant pests. This book is organized around the indication that allelochemicals can be employed for biological control of plant pathogens and plant diseases. Specifically, this volume focuses on (i) discovery and development of natural product based fungicides for agriculture, (ii) direct use of allelochemicals as well as indirect effects through cover crops and organic amendments for plant parasitic pest control and (iii) application of allelopathy in pest management.

Bacillus Thuringiensis - Biology, Ecology & Safety

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Bacillus Thuringiensis - Biology, Ecology & Safety
Travis R. Glare , and Maureen O'Callaghan
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Provides a definitive source of information on the environmental, non-target and human safety aspects of using the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) as a biological control agent. B.t. is used worldwide as an effective agent for controlling many species of insect pest, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. Recently questions have been raised due to health concerns over inhalation of the bacterial spores, and fears of gene-swapping. This reference provides a well-balanced comprehensive discussion on the subject.

Biotechnology and Plant Protection: Bacterial Pathogenesis & Disease Resistance Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium

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Biotechnology and Plant Protection: Bacterial Pathogenesis & Disease Resistance Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium
Donald D. Bills , and Shain-Dow Kung
Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company
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ASIN: 9810218338

Biotechnology in Plant Disease Control (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology)

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Biotechnology in Plant Disease Control (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology)

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Durability of Disease Resistance (Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture)

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Durability of Disease Resistance (Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture)

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ASIN: 0792323149

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This volume contains the proceedings of the international symposium on the durability of disease resistance in plants. Durability of resistance in plants is a highly desired quality influenced, among other things, by the adaptability of the pathogen populations, cultivation methods, phytosanitation and the kind of resistance used. The chapters cover a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the analysis of some of the world's most important pathosystems; the genetic variation in pathogen populations and the variation in the hosts; the present efforts at breeding durable resistance, viewed from both the biotechnological and the classical approaches, is also covered.
This volume provides an opportunity for all those scientists, breeders and pathologists who are interested in the durability of disease resistance to obtain an insight into the research that is currently going on world-wide.

Fungal Biocontrol Agents: Progress, Problems and Potential

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Fungal Biocontrol Agents: Progress, Problems and Potential

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ASIN: 0851993567

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There is increasing interest in the use of fungi for the control of pests, weeds and diseases. This book brings together perspectives from pathology, ecology, genetics, physiology and production technology that address the use of fungi as biological control agents. Topics discussed include fungal nutrition and pathogensis, fungal toxins, control of plant and animal parasitic nematodes and production, storage, formulation and application technologies.

Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants: Science and Regulation

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Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants: Science and Regulation
Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-P , National Research Council , Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants , and National Research Council
Manufacturer: National Academy Press
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ASIN: 0309069300

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This book explores the risks and benefits of crops that are genetically modified for pest resistance, the urgency of establishing an appropriate regulatory framework for these products, and the importance of public understanding of the issues.

The committee critically reviews federal policies toward transgenic products, the 1986 coordinated framework among the key federal agencies in the field, and rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency for regulation of plant pesticides. This book provides detailed analyses of:

* Mechanisms and results of genetic engineering compared to conventional breeding for pest resistance.
* Review of scientific issues associated with transgenic pest-protected plants, such as allergenicity, impact on nontarget plants, evolution of the pest species, and other concerns.
* Overview of regulatory framework and its use of scientific information with suggestions for improvements.

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A seminal, benchmark publication........2001-01-05

The product of the Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants' inquiries into the risks and benefits of crops that are genetically modified for pest resistance, the urgency of establishing an appropriate regulatory framework for these products, and the importance of public understanding of the issues involved with transgenic crops, this critically important report is an invaluable and timely addition to agricultural and genetic science studies collections. Genetically Modified Pest-protected Plants also includes a critical review of the federal polices toward transgenic products, the 1986 coordinated framework among the key federal agencies in the field, and the rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency for regulation of plant pesticides. Case studies explore the commercial production and oversight of transgenic crops including the most widely used "Bt" transgenic pest-protected plants. This is a seminal, benchmark publication that is highly recommended reading for agricultural students and family farmers, agribusiness professionals, governmental policy makers, public health advocates.

Genetics and Breeding for Crop Quality and Resistance (Developments in Plant Breeding)

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Genetics and Breeding for Crop Quality and Resistance (Developments in Plant Breeding)
M. A. Pagnotta , and Scarascia G.T. Mugnozza
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ASIN: 0792358449

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The book highlights the state of research in plant genetics and breeding and the results and applications of biotechnology procedures: i.e. achievements and perspectives of molecular biology and genetic engineering in the improvement of quantitative, qualitative and nutritional characters of crops, including their resistance to pests and diseases and their adaptation to different ecosystems.
The book is divided into seven chapters. The first six are focused on the research aimed at improvement of resistance to Fungi, Bacteria, Nematode, Virus and Insect, and improvement of Quality. The latter was assigned two keynote lectures, respectively on agro-food quality and on quality of wood plants. Each chapter begins with a keynote paper. The seventh chapter includes the special lectures which opened and closed the Congress.

Integrated Control of Cereal Mildews: Monitoring the Pathogen (Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology)

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Integrated Control of Cereal Mildews: Monitoring the Pathogen (Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology)

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