Description
Phytoplasma Diseases of Major Crops, Trees, and Weeds is the second volume in a three-volume series dedicated to the analysis of plant pathogenic phytoplasmas across Asia. With a close look into the different types of plants affected by phytoplasma, the book offers management strategies to develop resistant plant strains.Phytoplasma diseases pose serious economic losses in many Asian countries, for which there is very little awareness within society. The chapters in Volume 2 comprehensively review predominant plant species and how they are impacted by phytoplasma diseases, providing information on host-pathogen interaction, characterization, and genetic diversity.The Phytoplasma Diseases in Asian Countries series will be an essential read for students, researchers and agriculturalists interested in plant pathology. Volume 2 will be of particular interest to those needing to access the latest information on plant management and successful plant breeding strategies.- Provides the latest information on emerging phytoplasma diseases across Asia- Presents chapters organized by type of plant, such as vegetable, cereals and fruits- Highlights management strategies for developing resistant varieties of crops and plants
Table of Contents
1. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Cereals in Asia2. Update on phytoplasma diseases associated with vegetable crops in Asian countries3. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Fruits in Asia4. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Oil Seed Crops in Asia5. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Legumes in Asia6. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Palms in Asia7. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Ornamentals in Asia8. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Sugarcane in Asia9. Update on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Medicinal Plants and Spices in Asian Countries10. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Citrus Plants in Asia11. Update on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Urban Trees, Desert trees and Bamboos in Asia12. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) in Asia13. Update on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Starchy Root and Tuber crops in Asia14. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Fodder Crops in Asia15. Updates on Phytoplasma Diseases Associated with Weeds acting as Alternate hosts in Asian Countries
