Molecular Methods in Plant Disease Diagnostics

Molecular Methods in Plant Disease Diagnostics
Title Molecular Methods in Plant Disease Diagnostics PDF eBook
Author Neil Boonham
Publisher CABI
Pages 214
Release 2016-04-19
Genre Science
ISBN 1780641478

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Using molecular methods for plant disease diagnosis provides diagnosticians with a number of advantages over more traditional methods. They can allow the identification of morphologically similar species, for example, or the detection of infection prior to symptom formation. Not only can molecular tools help by increasing the efficacy, accuracy and speed of diagnosis; their common technological basis provides further benefits, especially where resources are limited and traditional skills are hard to sustain. This book provides protocols for nucleic acid-based methods currently applied to plant pathogen detection and identification. It takes the practitioner through the full range of molecular diagnostic and detection methods and, as these generic techniques are appropriate for use on any target with minimal modification, also provides a useful resource for students of plant pathology and plant pathologists. Beginning with the background and future directions of the science, it then addresses DNA barcoding, microarrays, polymerase chain reactions (PCR), quality assurance and more, forming a complete reference on the subject.

Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices

Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices
Title Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices PDF eBook
Author Pradeep Kumar
Publisher Springer
Pages 471
Release 2016-04-28
Genre Science
ISBN 3319273124

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Plant diseases play an important role on our daily lives. Most of plant diseases are visible and are caused by biotic and/or abiotic factors. Symptoms are usually the results of a morphological change, alteration or damage to plant tissue and/or cells due to an interference of the plant’s metabolism. All basic structures of vascular plants are subject to attack by pathogens. The failure in accurate disease diagnosis and management may lead to huge losses in plant production and related commodities, which causes nutritional food scarcity. Typically, the appearance of a biotic symptom will indicate the relatively late stage of an infection and/or colonization of a pathogen. Expert detection, accurate diagnosis, and timely management play a significant role in keeping plants free from pathogens. In this book expert scholars share their research knowledge and key literature which are vital toward the diagnosis of plant diseases across the globe, addressing traditional plant pathology techniques, as well as advanced molecular diagnostic approach.

Molecular Methods in Plant Pathology

Molecular Methods in Plant Pathology
Title Molecular Methods in Plant Pathology PDF eBook
Author U. S. Singh
Publisher CRC Press
Pages 544
Release 2017-12-14
Genre Science
ISBN 1351430211

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Molecular Methods in Plant Pathology covers methods in phytopathology at the molecular level, including PCR techniques, electron microscopy, tissue culturing, and the cloning of disease-resistant genes. Phytopathologists, botanists, horticulturists, and anyone working in agriculture will find this a useful reference on biophysical, biochemical, biomolecular, and biotechnological methods.

Sustainable disease management in a European context

Sustainable disease management in a European context
Title Sustainable disease management in a European context PDF eBook
Author David B. Collinge
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 199
Release 2008-09-02
Genre Science
ISBN 1402087799

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The main theme of the book is sustainable disease management in a European context. Some of the questions addressed are: How does society benefit from plant pathology research? How can new molecular approaches solve relevant problems in disease management? What other fields can we exploit in plant pathology research? What challenges are associated with free trade across the new borders? How can we contribute to solving problems of developing countries? How does plant pathology contribute to food quality and safety? How does globalization/internationalization affect teaching and extension in plant pathology?

Diagnostics of Plant Diseases

Diagnostics of Plant Diseases
Title Diagnostics of Plant Diseases PDF eBook
Author Dmitry Kurouski
Publisher BoD – Books on Demand
Pages 144
Release 2021-07-07
Genre Medical
ISBN 1839625155

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Digital farming is an approach to farming in which crop yield is maximized while environmental impact is minimized. Integral to this approach is diagnostic sensing of plant disease and stress. This book examines innovative sensing technology such as satellite- and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based RGB and thermography imaging as well as hyperspectral, infrared, reflectance and Raman spectroscopy.

Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management

Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management
Title Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management PDF eBook
Author Zamir K. Punja
Publisher CABI
Pages 591
Release 2007-01-01
Genre Science
ISBN 1845933109

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As agricultural production increases to meet the demands of a growing world population, so has the pace of biotechnology research to combat plant disease. Diseases can be caused by a variety of complex plant pathogens including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes, and their management requires the use of techniques in transgenic technology, biochemistry and genetics. While texts exist on specific pathogens or management practices, a comprehensive review is needed of recent developments in modern techniques and the understanding of how pathogens cause disease. This collection of studies discusses the key approaches to managing each group of pathogens within the context of recent developments in biotechnology. Broad themes include microbe-plant interactions, molecular diagnostics of plant pathogens and enhancing the resistance of plants.

Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases

Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases
Title Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases PDF eBook
Author L.P. Awasthi
Publisher Springer
Pages 302
Release 2015-11-19
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 8132225716

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This book is a compilation of the most challenging and significant chapters on the diagnosis and management of important bacterial, fungal, viral, viroid, phytoplasma, non parasitic diseases and various physiological disorders, in various crops. The chapters have been contributed by eminent plant pathologists, having wide experience of teaching and research on various crops with different types of diseases, which cause great economic losses. The book would be very useful for students, teachers and researchers of plant pathology. This book highlights recent advances made in the development of new types of resistance in host plants and alternative strategies for managing plant diseases to improve food quality and reduce the negative public health impact associated with plant diseases. Having entered into 21st century advancements in the Diagnosis of Plant Pathogens and Plant Disease Management need to be closely examined and adequately applied, so that newer challenges facing plant pathology could be adequately addressed in attaining food security for the growing population. Substantial advancements have been made in terms of expanding knowledge base of the biology of plant-microbial interactions, disease management strategies and application and practice of Plant Pathology. Application of molecular biology in Plant Pathology has greatly improved our ability to detect plant pathogens and in increasing our understanding, their ecology and epidemiology. Similarly, new technologies and resources have been evolved for the development of sustainable crop protection systems by different control strategies against various pests and pathogens that are important components of the integrated pest management programme. Natural products and chemical compounds discovered as a result of basic research and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis have led to the development of “biorational” pesticides. Biological control has been found to be the most significant approach to plant health management during the twentieth century and promises using modern biotechnology, to be even more significant in the twenty-first century.