Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
Agrindex
Author: Bibliography of Agriculture with Subject Index
Author: Microbial Plant Pathogens-Detection and Disease Diagnosis:
Author: P. NarayanasamyPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 904819735X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Morphological, biological, biochemical and physiological characteristics have been used for the detection, identification and differentiation of fungal pathogens up to species level. Tests based on biological characteristics are less consistent. Immunoassays have been shown to be effective in detecting fungal pathogens present in plants and environmental samples. Development of monoclonal antibody technology has greatly enhanced the sensitivity and specificity of detection, identification and differentiation of fungal species and varieties/strains. Nucleic acid-based techniques involving hybridization with or amplification of unique DNA have provided results rapidly and reliably. Presentation of a large number of protocols is a unique feature of this volume.
Advisory Work in Crop Pest and Disease Management
Author: Josef PaltiPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642709923
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Advisory work, by its very nature, is an intermediary between the re search worker and those who apply the results of his research. The challenge of advisory work is to devise means of and find pathways for transmitting research results to the user, overcome the reluctance of the latter to change, and often combine novel ideas with well-estab lished traditions. Nowhere is this challenge greater than in farming. This is especially true in developing countries, where the gap in the educational level between research workers and farmers may be ex tremely wide. Moreover, village-level advisers are often overburdened with non-professional functions and are not sufficiently backed up by well-trained professional advisers. Thus, in many of these countries there is a serious discrepancy between the knowledge available and that needed and actually applied on the farm. Advisory work in crop protection is no exception, but profits to some extent from two facts: (1) because of the potentially catastrophic nature of pest attack, governments often operate a supervisory crop protection service, the staff of which may be able to dispense some pest control advice; and (2) the staff of pesticide distributors tends to fill, at least in part, the need for advice on how to fight pests and dis eases with chemicals.
European Handbook of Plant Diseases
Author: I. M. SmithPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444314181
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
An encyclopaedic treatment of plant diseases in Europe, this book is designed as a standard reference volume for the general working plant pathologist and those taking advanced training in plant pathology. It provides a clear, informed and authoritative summary of each entry by an appropriate specialist, with a selection of key references for further reading. The handbook covers the economic diseases of crops and forest trees in Europe, treated by pathogen and classed as pathogens of major, moderate and minor importance. Approximately 1000 organisms are covered in total, including 600 fungi, 100 bacteria, and 300 viruses and similar organisms
Crop Science
Author: P. C. StruikPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 9780851998916
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
This text includes keynote invited papers from the Third International Crop Science Congress held in Hamburg, Germany in August 2000. The papers provide an overview of the major issues confronting crop science today and in the future.
Cereal Pests and Diseases
Author: Robert GairPublisher: Farming Press Limited
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Microbial Endophytes
Author: Charles W. BaconPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482277301
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Examining intercellular infections in certain plant species that lead to a symbiotic relationship between the host and its endophytic microbes, this volume demonstrates the ability of many types of endosymbionts, acting as a unit with hosts to better survive, compete and reproduce. Practical applications of such endophytes are also discussed, for e
Advances in Nano-Fertilizers and Nano-Pesticides in Agriculture
Author: Sudisha JogaiahPublisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 0128204443
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Advances in Nano-fertilizers and Nano-pesticides in Agriculture: A Smart Delivery System for Crop Improvement explores the use of nanotechnology for the controlled delivery of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers that improve the safety of products while also increasing the efficiency of food production and decreased environmental pollution. The development of nanodevices such as smart delivery systems to target specific sites, as well as nanocarriers for chemical controlled release are currently important aspects in novel agriculture and require a strong foundation of understanding, not only the technology, but also the resulting impacts. - Fills key knowledge- gaps of bio-nanotechnology, how they interact with plant cells and their biological consequences - Focuses on agro-nanotechnology which can be utilized for developing healthy seeds - Explores the possibilities of macronutrient nano-based fertilizers
Ecology and Evolution of the Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis
Author: Gregory P. CheplickPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199719004
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Endophytic fungi are common and diverse in plants. Yet the nature of their interactions with host plants, and how these interactions cascade upward to communities and ecosystems, is largely unknown. In the first book of its kind, Gregory P. Cheplick and Stanley H. Faeth synthesize existing studies of endophyte-grass symbioses within the context of modern ecological and evolutionary concepts. The authors cover a broad range of topics including the effects of endophytes on herbivory, host growth, physiology, reproduction, and competitive ability in a variety of grasses and environments. Clearly and engagingly written, Ecology and Evolution of the Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis highlights the most essential aspects of symbiosis ecology and evolution while suggesting avenues for future research.