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Plant Nematodes of Agricultural Importance: A Colour Handbook
by John Bridge James StarrThe microscopic soil and plant nematodes that are parasitic on crop plants can be very damaging, and are generally not visible to the naked eye. Their microscopic size means that associating them with crop damage is mainly dependent on determining the symptoms of their effects on plants or plant growth. The damage and symptoms caused can be visible
Plant Nematology
by Maurice Moens Roland N. Perry John T. JonesPlant-parasitic nematodes are a major threat to crop production in all countries, and identification of nematodes and knowledge of their biology is of paramount importance. Providing a broad introduction to nematodes as plant parasites, this book begins by describing nematodes by genera, and then builds on this foundation to detail nematode biology and pest management, including resistance, and biological and chemical control. This 3rd edition is updated to address advances in our knowledge of plant-parasitic nematodes, particularly concerning the molecular aspects of host-parasite relationships, including the application of genomics to nematode biology. Changes in control and management strategies are also covered. The influence of climate change on plant-parasitic nematodes is addressed in a new chapter on ecology. Primarily aimed at students (MSc and PhD), this book is also invaluable for researchers and lecturers in nematology, plant pathology and parasitology, advisory and quarantine services, and crop protection scientists.
Plant Nematology
by Roland N. Perry Maurice MoensThis book provides an overview of plant-parasitic nematodes.
Plant Nitric Oxide
by Kapuganti Jagadis GuptaWith numerous methods available for the quantification ofnitric oxide (NO), this detailed book explores their advantages anddisadvantages in order to provide a foundation for further research in plantnitric oxide. After providing a useful practical guide to choosing a techniquefor measuring NO from plant materials, the book continues with chapters on chemiluminescence,diaminofluorescence (DAF), EPR spectroscopy, a laser-based method, as well asmany other topics. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductionsto their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents,step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory methods, and tips on troubleshootingand avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and authoritative, PlantNitric Oxide: Methods and Protocols serves as a valuable guide to allresearchers working and intending to work in the field of plant nitric oxideresearch.
Plant Nucleotide Metabolism: Biosynthesis, Degradation, and Alkaloid Formation
by Alan Crozier Hiroshi Ashihara Iziar A. LudwigAll organisms produce nucleobases, nucleosides, and nucleotides of purines and pyrimidines. However, while there have been a number of texts on nucleotide metabolism in microorganisms and humans, the presence of these phenomena in plant life has gone comparatively unexplored. This ground-breaking new book is the first to focus exclusively on the aspects of purine nucleotide metabolism and function that are particular to plants, making it a unique and essential resource. The authors provide a comprehensive break down of purine nucleotide structures and metabolic pathways, covering all facets of the topic. Furthermore, they explain the role that purine nucleotides can play in plant development, as well as the effects they may have on human health when ingested. Plant Nucleotide Metabolism offers a unique and important resource to all students, researchers, and lecturers working in plant biochemistry, physiology, chemistry, agricultural sciences, nutrition, and associated fields of research.
Plant Nutrients and Abiotic Stress Tolerance
by Masayuki Fujita Mirza Hasanuzzaman Hirosuke Oku Kamrun Nahar Barbara Hawrylak-NowakThis book discusses many aspects of plant-nutrient-induced abiotic stress tolerance. It consists of 22 informative chapters on the basic role of plant nutrients and the latest research advances in the field of plant nutrients in abiotic stress tolerance as well as their practical applications. Today, plant nutrients are not only considered as food for plants, but also as regulators of numerous physiological processes including stress tolerance. They also interact with a number of biological molecules and signaling cascades. Although research work and review articles on the role of plant nutrients in abiotic stress tolerance have been published in a range of journals, annual reviews and book chapters, to date there has been no comprehensive book on this topic. As such, this timely book is a valuable resource for a wide audience, including plant scientists, agronomists, soil scientists, botanists, molecular biologists and environmental scientists.
Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual
by J. Benton Jones Jr.Like all living things, plants require nutrient elements to grow. The Plant Nutrition Manual describes the principles that determine how plants grow and discusses all the essential elements necessary for successful crop production. The nutritional needs of plants that add color and variety to our visual senses are addressed as well. Altogether, nut
Plant Nutrition of Greenhouse Crops
by Wim Voogt Cees SonneveldGreenhouse cultivation is noted for its high uptake of minerals, consistent climatic conditions, exclusion of natural precipitation and control of salt accumulation. Acknowledging that plant nutrition in greenhouse cultivation differs in many essentials from field production, this volume details specific information about testing methods for soils and substrates in a greenhouse environment. It does so while offering a universally applicable analysis. This is based on the composition of the soil and substrate solutions, methods for the interpretation of tissue tests, and crop responses on salinity and water supply in relation to fertilizer application. Fertilizer additions, related to analytical data of soil and substrate samples, are presented for a wide range of vegetable and ornamental crops. The subject is especially apt now as substrate growing offers excellent possibilities for the optimal use of water and nutrients, as well as the potential for sustainable production methods for greenhouse crops.
Plant Omics: Advances in Big Data Biology (CABI Biotechnology Series)
by Takashi Akagi Miyu Asari Masalu Bamba Akshay L. Chandra Wen-Chi Chang Chi-Nga Chow Kevin R. Cushman Benildo G. Reyes Yingtian Deng Atsushi Fukushima Shino Goto-Yamada Wei Guo Sachiko Isobe Nadia Kamal Eli Kaminuma Masatake Kanai Jong-Myong Kim Taiko Kim To Dr Ai Kitazumi Masatomo Kobayashi Setsuko Komatsu Miyako Kusano Feng Li Zhenya Liu Shoji Mano Kanae Masuda Akihiro Matsui Klaus Mayer Ghazala Mustafa Eiji Nambara Dr Hajime Ohyanagi Keishi Osakabe Yuriko Osakabe Isaiah C. Pabuayon Shusei Sato Motoaki Seki Matthew Shenton Kenta Shirasawa Kentaro Tamura Katarzyna Tarnawska-Glatt Ryohei Terauchi Kuan-Chieh Tseng Naoki Wada Kenji Yamada Dr Eiji Yamamoto Dr Kentaro Yano Jiangsan Zhao Shu’an ZhengThis book provides a comprehensive overview of plant omics and big data in the fields of plant and crop biology. It discusses each omics layer individually, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and covers model and non-model species. In a section on advanced topics, it considers developments in each specialized domain, including genome editing and enhanced breeding strategies (such as genomic selection and high-throughput phenotyping), with the aim of providing tools to help tackle global food security issues. The importance of online resources in big data biology are highlighted in a section summarizing both wet- and dry-biological portals. This section introduces biological resources, datasets, online bioinformatics tools and approaches that are in the public domain. This title: reviews each omics layer individually; focuses on new advanced research domains and technology; and summarizes publicly available experimental and informatics resources. This book is for students, engineers, researchers and academics in plant biology, genetics, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
Plant Omics: Trends and Applications
by Khalid Rehman Hakeem Hüseyin Tombuloğlu Güzin TombuloğluTo comprehend the organizational principle of cellular functions at diff erent levels, an integrative approach with large-scale experiments, the so-called 'omics' data including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, is needed. Omics aims at the collective characterization and quantifi cation of pools of biological molecules that translate into the structure, function, and dynamics of an organism or organisms. Currently, omics is an essential tool to understand the molecular systems that underlie various plant functions. Furthermore, in several plant species, the development of omics resources has progressed to address the particular biological properties of individual species. Integration of knowledge from omics-based research is an emerging issue as researchers seek to identify significance, gain biological insights and promote translational research. From these perspectives, we intend to provide the emerging aspects of plant systems research based on omics and bioinformatics analyses together with their associated resources and technological advances. Th e present book covers a wide range of omics topics, and discusses the latest trends and application area of plant sciences. In this volume, we have highlighted the working solutions as well as open problems and future challenges in plant omics studies. We believe that this book will initiate and introduce readers to state-of-the-art developments and trends in omics-driven research.
Plant Organogenesis
by Ive De SmetOrganogenesis entails the regulation of cell division, cell expansion, cell and tissue type differentiation, and patterning of the organ as a whole. It is essential to gain insight into how organs are initiated and how they develop. However, this very often is subject to technical difficulties as these processes take place embedded deep in tissues or are difficult to access or visualize. To achieve this, we need specialized techniques such as those concisely illustrated in Plant Organogenesis: Methods and Protocols. Chapters address topics such as how to study and image the structure of ovules and embryos of Arabidopsis thaliana, tools to establish cell lineages in order to visualize the contribution of each cell and cell division to the building of a mature organ, approaches to study the totipotency of several plant cells, techniques such as the use of fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) to analyse transcriptomes and hormone levels in Arabidopsis, methods to investigate organogenesis in economically important crops, and computer-based approaches to bring everything together. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Plant Organogenesis: Methods and Protocols serves both professionals and novices with its well-honed methodologies in an effort to further our knowledge of this fascinating research field.
Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture
by Richard A. Sikora Danny Coyne Johannes Hallmann Patricia TimperCovering all aspects of practical plant nematology in subtropical and tropical agriculture, the third edition of this definitive global reference work is fully revised and in full color throughout. It covers the major food and cash crops including; rice, cereals, solanum and sweet potatoes and other root and tuber crops, food legumes, vegetables, peanut, citrus, tree and fruit crops, coconut and other palms, coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, sugarcane, tobacco, pineapple, cotton, other tropical fibers, spices, condiments and medicinal plants. <P><P>New content in this edition includes: <P><P>- A chapter on nematode soil biodiversity in health - Reflections on the impact of nematodes on food security, climate change interactions and alternatives to pesticides, small subsistence growers and organic agriculture - Significant revisions to the IPM chapter and chapters on vegetables, citrus, legumes, tuber crops, cotton, peanut and banana where major advances in IPM have occurred <P><P>This book is highly illustrated, with up-to-date practical guidance on methods of extraction, processing and diagnosing of different plant and soil nematodes and on integrated pest management. It remains an invaluable resource for those studying and working in the area of crop protection.
Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture (2nd edition)
by Michel Luc Richard A. Sikora John BridgeThis fully updated second edition covers all aspects of practical plant nematology in subtropical and tropical agriculture. It covers the major food and cash crops including; rice, cereals, solanum and sweet potatoes and other root and tuber crops, food legumes, vegetables, peanut, citrus, tree and fruit crops, coconut and other palms, coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, sugarcane, tobacco, pineapple, cotton, other tropical fibers, spices, condiments and medicinal plants. It provides practical guidance on methods of extraction, processing and diagnosing of different plant and soil nematodes and on integrated pest management.
Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Sustainable Agriculture of North America: Vol. 1 - Canada, Mexico And Western Usa (Sustainability In Plant And Crop Protection Ser.)
by Sergei A. Subbotin John J. ChitambarPlant-parasitic nematodes are recognized as one of the greatest threats to crop production throughout the world. Estimated annual crop losses of $8 billion in the United States and $78 billion worldwide are attributed to plant parasitic nematodes. Plant parasitic nematodes not only cause damage individually but form disease-complexes with other microorganisms thereby increasing crop loss. Nematode diseases of crops are difficult to control because of their insidious nature and lack of specific diagnostic symptoms which closely resemble those caused by other plant pathogens and abiotic diseases. Future developments of sustainable management systems for preventing major economical agricultural losses due to nematodes is focused on strategies that limit production costs, enhance crop yields, and protect the environment. This book presents a first compendium and overview for nematode problems and their management across North America. Each chapter provides essential information on the occurrence and distribution of plant parasitic nematodes, their major crop hosts, impact on crop production and sustainable management strategies for each region of the continent including, Canada, Mexico and all states of the USA. For each region, a thematic overview of changes in crop production affected by plant parasitic nematodes and their management strategies over time will provide invaluable information on the important role of plant parasitic nematodes in sustainable agriculture.
Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Sustainable Agriculture of North America: Vol. 1 - Canada, Mexico And Western Usa (Sustainability In Plant And Crop Protection Ser.)
by Sergei A. Subbotin John J. ChitambarPlant-parasitic nematodes are recognized as one of the greatest threats to crop production throughout the world. Estimated annual crop losses of $8 billion in the United States and $78 billion worldwide are attributed to plant parasitic nematodes. Plant parasitic nematodes not only cause damage individually but form disease-complexes with other microorganisms thereby increasing crop loss. Nematode diseases of crops are difficult to control because of their insidious nature and lack of specific diagnostic symptoms which closely resemble those caused by other plant pathogens and abiotic diseases. Future developments of sustainable management systems for preventing major economical agricultural losses due to nematodes is focused on strategies that limit production costs, enhance crop yields, and protect the environment. This book presents a first compendium and overview for nematode problems and their management across North America. Each chapter provides essential information on the occurrence and distribution of plant parasitic nematodes, their major crop hosts, impact on crop production and sustainable management strategies for each region of the continent including, Canada, Mexico and all states of the USA. For each region, a thematic overview of changes in crop production affected by plant parasitic nematodes and their management strategies over time will provide invaluable information on the important role of plant parasitic nematodes in sustainable agriculture.
Plant Parenting: Easy Ways to Make More Houseplants, Vegetables, and Flowers
by Leslie F. Halleck“Everything a plant parent needs to take their plant collection—and plant knowledge—to the next level.” —Maria Failla, founder, Bloom & Grow Radio podcast Do you have a passion for houseplants? A desire to grow more tomatoes? Do you want a garden bursting with colorful flowers? No matter what kind of plant fan you are, it’s easy to make more of your favorite plants—and it can be done for free! Plant Parenting is a beginner-friendly introduction to plant propagation. Leslie F. Halleck details the basic tools necessary, demystifies seed starting and saving, and shares easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical techniques for cutting, layering, dividing, and more. She also provides additional information on controlling pests and diseases and transplanting seedlings and cuttings. Charming, richly illustrated, and accessible, Plant Parenting is for anyone looking to make more of their favorite plants.
Plant Pathogen Detection and Disease Diagnosis (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)
by P. NarayanasamyThis work provides information on the detection, identification, and differentiation of all microbial plant pathogens - presenting modern protocols for rapid diagnosis of diseases based on biological, physical, chemical and molecular properties. It contains methods for the selection of disease-free seeds and vegetatively propagated planting materia
Plant Pathogen Interaction
by Praveen Kumar Verma Sonal Mishra Vikas Srivastava Shakti MehrotraThis book covers all aspects of naturally occurring phenomenon of Plant-Pathogen Interaction (PPI). Recent findings and scientific explanations to understand PPI are provided accompanied by numerous helpful photographs and pictorial presentations. In addition, tabulated data is also included to aid in getting insight into the subject and identifying the missing links. Essential information is provided on physiological, biochemical and pathology consequences of PPI and distinguished sections are devoted to explain molecular and regulatory mechanism underlying PPI. Further topics include different classes of plant pathogen, receptor molecules, signaling system, secondary metabolism and plant defense system etc. This book helps the readers in understanding the state of art and emerging technics to explore PPI and in identifying the missing links which further help in creating the background for future exploration of PPI in terms of experimental and technical advancements.
Plant-Pathogen Interactions
by Paul Birch John T. Jones Jorunn I.B. BosPlant-Pathogen Interactions: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition expands upon the first edition with current, detailed protocols for the study of plant pathogen genome sequences. It contains new chapters on techniques to help identify and characterize effectors and to study their impacts on host immunity and their roles in pathogen biology. Additional chapters focus on protocols to identify avirulence and resistance genes, investigate the roles of effector targets and other defence-associated proteins in plant immunity. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Plant-Pathogen Interactions: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition seeks to aid scientists in the further study of plant immunity.
Plant-Pathogen Interactions (Methods in Molecular Biology #2659)
by Nora A. Foroud Jonathan A. D. NeilsonThis detailed collection focuses on current methodologies for studying various crop diseases. The book explores phytopathogen detection, host-pathogen interactions at the earliest stages of colonization, RNA-seq analyses, as well as host responses downstream of, or coincidental to, gene expression and a newly established protocol for gene editing of Medicago sativa. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Plant-Pathogen Interactions serves as an ideal guide for researchers working in the vital area of plant diseases.
Plant-Pathogen Interactions
by Pamela C. RonaldThis book provides key methods, approaches, and strategies to dissect the plant defense response. Addressing methods to identify and characterize plant resistance genes as well as pathogen-associated molecules that trigger the plant defense response, this volume creates a better understanding of the interactions between pathogens and their hosts. This will help to develop better methods for disease control in plants and animals.
Plant Pathogen Resistance Biotechnology
by David CollingePlant pathogens and diseases are among the most significant challenges to survival that plants face. Disease outbreaks caused by microbial or viral pathogens can decimate crop yields and have severe effects on global food supply. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant immune response and applying this understanding to develop biotechnological tools to enhance plant defense against pathogens has great potential for moderating the impact of plant disease outbreaks. Plant Pathogen Resistance Biotechnology's main focus is an in depth survey of the biological strategies being used to create transgenic disease resistant plants for sustainable plant resistance Plant Pathogen Resistance Biotechnology is divided into four sections. The first section covers biological mechanisms underpinning disease resistance in plants, while the second highlights case studies of important pathogen-crop groups and then considers why the application of important pathogen-crop groups, transgenic-based strategies designed to selectively target pathogens could benefit crop production. The third section provides information on the status of transgenic crops around the world, and finally the last part explores high-tech alternatives to genetic engineering for developing disease resistant traits in plants. Edited and authored by leaders in the field, Plant Pathogen Resistance Biotechnology will be an invaluable resource to those studying or researching plant biotechnology, plant pathology, plant biology, plant and crop genetics, in addition to crop science.
Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control
by Hachiro OkuEnvironmental pollution resulting from widespread pesticide application has become a serious worldwide problem. Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control is an important new reference that addresses this problem by exploring the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of plant pathogenesis and emphasizing the use of "pest control agents" rather than "pesticides" for plant disease control. Topics examined include pathogenicity, the resistance of plants against pathogens, the offensive and defensive struggle between hosts and parasites, methods for using natural defense mechanisms to develop environmentally sound disease control agents, and the use of modern biotechnology for plant disease control. The book will be an essential reference for phytopathologists, plant biochemists, pesticide chemists, mycologists, plant cell technologists, and agricultural researchers.
Plant Pathogenic Fungi and Oomycetes: Methods And Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #1848)
by Thomas Wolpert Wenbo MaThis book describes approaches for the analysis of plant pathogenic fungi that range from ecosystem composition to in vitro and wet-lab to computational analyses. Chapters detail bioinformatics protocols for genome assembly, transcriptome analysis and small RNA profiling, characterization of secondary metabolome, analysis of post-translational modification and localization of proteins, examination of virulence function and interaction with plants or other microorganisms, and targeted mutagenesis using various approaches. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Plant Pathogenic Fungi and Oomycetes: Methods and Protocols aims to provide techniques developed through a wide range of perspectives to facilitate research on a comprehensive understanding of these important filamentous pathogens.
Plant Pathology
by L.P. Awasthi Siddhartha Das Richard F. Lee Sudeepta PattanayakPlant Pathology is a valuable, much-needed resource in plant pathological science. In a world where agriculture sustains life, the battle against crop diseases is paramount. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing disease threats. Plant Pathology dives into the intricate world of plant diseases. Authored by leading experts in the field, this book offers a comprehensive overview of plant pathology, covering everything from the fundamentals of disease development to advanced management strategies.Explore the fascinating mechanisms behind pathogen invasion and host response, unraveling the complex interactions that dictate disease outcomes. Delve into the diverse array of pathogens—from fungi and bacteria to viruses and nematodes—that wreak havoc on crops worldwide. This book doesn't stop at diagnosis but equips readers with the knowledge and tools to combat these threats effectively. The latest cutting-edge techniques in disease management, from cultural practices and biological control to the latest developments in genetic resistance, and chemical intervention are described.Important FeaturesThis book encompasses comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics including:1. A comprehensive exploration of crop diseases, authored by leading experts.2. Fundamental concepts of disease development and advanced management strategies.3. Insights into pathogen invasion and host response mechanisms, spanning fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes.4. The latest techniques in disease management, including cultural practices, biological control, and genetic resistance.5. Practical recommendations and case studies. This book equips researchers, plant pathology degree students, and farmers with the knowledge to safeguard crops, enhance yields, and ensure food security.