Plant Pathology (Hb 2018) Paperback

Plant Pathology provides an in-depth exploration of plant pathology, combining classic studies with the latest research in an easy-to-understand format. The text is complemented by summary tables of key information and, where necessary, schematic diagrams to clarify complex concepts like disease infection processes, cell recognition, and plant breeding techniques used to create resistant cultivars. The book includes a comprehensive compendium of major economic plant diseases affecting various crops and ornamental plants, with a special focus on fruit crops. It features original photographs, photomicrographs, and electron micrographs of key pathogens and structures, such as haustoria and hyphae, showcasing cellular degradation processes. Additionally, the applied disease management section offers brief case studies that highlight the impact of key diseases on crops, illustrating the environments, disease symptoms, and control strategies used by growers to minimize production loss.