Biological Control of Crop DiseasesSamuel S. Gnanamanickam With contributions from more than 30 internationally renowned experts, 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 12 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 signalling resistance, effective ecofriendly alternative to combat bacterial, fungal, and viral infestation, and transgenic crops in disease management. |
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Transgenic Plants for the Management of Plant Diseases Rice a Case Study | 33 |
Biological Control of Wheat Diseases | 65 |
Biological Control of Cotton Diseases | 87 |
Biological Control of Tobacco Diseases | 111 |
Biological Control of Peanut Diseases | 131 |
Biological Control of Sugarcane Diseases | 161 |
Biological Disease Control in the Production of Apple | 263 |
Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases of Citrus Fruits | 289 |
Biological Control of Turfgrass Diseases | 313 |
Implementation of Biological Control of Plant Diseases in Integrated PestManagement Systems | 339 |
Biocontrol Agents in Signaling Resistance | 355 |
Comprehensive Testing of Biocontrol Agents | 387 |
Formulation of Biological Control Agents for Pest and Disease Management | 421 |
Future Trends in Biocontrol | 443 |
Biological Control of Potato Pathogens | 179 |
Biological Control of Soybean Diseases | 191 |
Biological Control of Tomato Diseases | 225 |
Index | 449 |
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