Plant Pathology by P.D. Sharma

Examines the host-pathogen interactions in the light of new tools and techniques of molecular biology and genetics. Scope of integrating microbial biopesticides in the management of pathogens, pests and weeds of agriculture and forestry has been evaluated. An account of over 150 important crop plant diseases of international importance including those of recent etiology are presented.Table of ContentsPrefacePART I PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PATHOLOGYIntroductionEffects of Pathogens on Physiology of PlantsGenetic Basis of Host-Pathogen InteractionsThe Attacking PathogenThe Defending HostEffect of Environment on Disease DevelopmentEpidemiology, Assessment and Forecasting of Plant DiseasesMethods of Control of Plant DiseasesBiological Control of Insects, Nematodes and Weeds - Biocides in Crop ProtectionMechanisms of Biological ControlPART II MAJOR CROP PLANT DISEASESNon-Parasitic Diseases Caused by Environmental FactorsDiseases Caused by Bacteria and MollicutesMajor Groups of Plant Pathogenic FungiDiseases Caused by Fungal-Like OrganismsDiseases Caused by the True FungiDisease Caused by AscomycotaDiseases Caused by Fungi ImperfectiDiseases Caused by BasidiomycotaDiseases Caused by Viruses and ViroidsDiseases Caused by NematodesDiseases Caused by Flowering PlantsGlossaryRecommended ReadingsIndex.