SOILBORNE MICROBIAL PLANT PATHOGENS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT 2 VOL SET (HB 2019) Hardcover

Soil plays a crucial role in supporting diverse life, including plants and microorganisms. However, soilborne pathogens and the root diseases they cause are major obstacles for many crops and are notoriously difficult to manage. This first book in a two-part series introduces the various disease-causing microorganisms found in soil, such as oomycetes, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. It specifically focuses on the biology, detection methods, and identification techniques for bacterial, fungal, and viral plant pathogens that reside in the soil. The second volume in this set will delve into the ecology and spread of these soilborne microbial plant pathogens. It will also provide information on various disease management strategies, including methods of exclusion and prevention, enhancing host plant resistance, biological control approaches, the use of chemical treatments, and the integration of different disease management tactics.