
Phytopathogenic Prokaryotes V2
- 1st Edition - January 28, 1982
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Mark Mount
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 4 4 0 2 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 4 7 2 0 - 0
Phytopathogenic Prokaryotes, Volume 2, provides an understanding of the diversity and complexity of diseases caused by these organisms. It is part of a two-volume treatise that… Read more

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Request a sales quotePhytopathogenic Prokaryotes, Volume 2, provides an understanding of the diversity and complexity of diseases caused by these organisms. It is part of a two-volume treatise that summarizes current research on phytopathogenic prokaryotes. The book is organized into five parts. Part I describes the movement of pathogens from one host to another. The concepts to be presented are essential for understanding the epidemiology and, therefore, the control of diseases caused by prokaryotes. Parts II and III elaborate on the dynamic nature of host/parasite interaction. First to be presented are methods by which hosts may evolve to minimize damage caused by their pathogens. Second, the mechanisms for rapid genetic change available to the pathogen to counteract host defenses are discussed. Part IV emphasizes control of diseases caused by prokaryotes. Manipulation of plant-prokaryote interactions to break the disease cycle or minimize losses is discussed in regard to cultural practices, host breeding, biological control, and chemical control. Part V deals with cultivation and preservation of phytopathogenic prokaryotes.
Contributors
Preface
Contents of Volume 1
Part I Epidemiology and Dispersal
Chapter 1 How Bacteria Find Their Hosts
I. Introduction
II. How Plants Are Freed from Bacteria
III. Bacteria in the Growing Milieu
IV. Dissemination in Vegetatively Propagated Plant Parts
V. Dissemination in Seed
VI. Insect Transmission
VII. Transmission via Collateral Hosts
VIII. Airborne Dispersal
IX. Activities of Man
X. Conclusions
References
Chapter 2 Field Dispersal of Soft Rot Bacteria
I. Introduction
II. Dispersal by Insects
III. Dispersal in Aerosols
IV. Dispersal through Soil
V. Dispersal by Cultural Practices
VI. Other Means of Dispersal
VII. Summary
References
Chapter 3 The Impaired Host and Soft Rot Bacteria
I. Introduction
II. The Soft Rot Bacteria
III. Crop Contamination
IV. Latency
V. Disease Development
References
Chapter 4 Fastidious Prokaryotes: Epidemiology of the Hidden Pathogens
I. Introduction
II. Overviews of Four Diseases
III. Fastidious Prokaryotes in Their Plant Hosts
IV. Fastidious Prokaryotes in Their Vector Hosts
V. How Vector Biology Affects Disease Spread
VI. Future for Epidemiological Research
References
Part II Host Coevolution with the Pathogen
Chapter 5 Host Resistance and Host-Parasite Interactions: A Perspective
I. Introduction
II. Gene-for-Gene Interactions
III. Identification of Genes for Parasitism
IV. Host Genes in Parasitic Interactions
V. Direction for Future Research
References
Chapter 6 Preformed Resistance Mechanisms
I. Introduction
II. Physical Barriers: The Epidermis
III. Bacterial Entry
IV. Protection of Internal Tissues
V. The Resistant State
VI. Summary
References
Chapter 7 Induced Resistance
I. Introduction
II. Induced Resistance against Bacteria
III. The Pseudomonas solanacearum Story
IV. Induced Resistance against Diverse Challengers
V. The Nature of Induced Resistance-An Hypothesis
VI. From the Laboratory to the Field
References
Chapter 8 Hypersensitivity
I. Introduction
II. Determination and Characterization of Hypersensitivity
III. Specificity of the Hypersensitive Reaction (HR)
IV. Influence of Environmental Conditions on HR
V. Development of HR
VI. Similarity of Necrosis Development in Hypersensitive and Normosensitive Hosts
VII. Suppression of HR Development
VIII. Is the Hypersensitive Necrotic Lesion a Consequence of Bacteriostasis?
IX. Practical Aspects for HR Use
X. Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Recognition of Bacterial Pathogens by Plants
I. Introduction
II. Mechanisms Conferring Basic Compatibility
III. Mechanisms Conferring Plant Resistance
IV. Specific Recognition of Pathogens
V. Plant Recognition Systems
VI. Genetic Approaches to the Study of Recognition
VII. Epilogue
References
Part III Pathogen Coevolution with the Host
Chapter 10 Why Genetics?
I. Introduction
II. Genetics of Pathogenicity
III. The "Null Hypothesis" Approach
IV. Accomplishments Involving Prokaryotic Genetics
V. Prospects
References
Chapter 11 Chromosomal Genetics of Pseudomonas spp. and Erwinia spp.
I. Introduction
II. Leaf-Spotting Pseudomonads
III. Erwinia
References
Chapter 12 Plasmids in Plant Pathogenic Bacteria
I. Introduction
II. Occurrence of Plasmids in Plant Pathogenic Bacteria
III. Functions of Plasmids
IV. Role of Indigenous Plasmids in Genetic Exchange
V. Areas for Future Research
References
Chapter 13 Bridging the Gap to Plants: Bacterial DNA in Plant Cells
I. Introduction
II. The Process of Ti Plasmid Transfer to Plant Cells
III. Amounts of T-DNA in Tumor Cells
IV. Prospects for Genetic Engineering
References
Chapter 14 Prospectus for Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
I. Introduction
II. Complexity of the Problem
III. Gene Vector Systems
IV. Suitable Genes and Strategies for Plant Disease Control
V. Transformation of Higher Plant Cells
VI. Future Prospects
References
Part IV Strategies for Control
Chapter 15 Manipulation of Plant-Prokaryote Interaction
I. Introduction
II. The Pathogen
III. The Host
IV. Strategies for Manipulating Plant-Prokaryote Interactions
References
Chapter 16 Disease Management by Cultural Practices and Environmental Control
I. Introduction
II. Pathogen-Free Planting and Propagating Material
III. Planting Site Selection
IV. Host Nutrition
V. Sanitation
VI. Other Cultural Practices
VII. Environmental Controls
VIII. Conclusions
References
Chapter 17 Control of Prokaryotes by Host Breeding
I. Introduction
II. Early Research on Breeding for Resistance
III. Breeding Crop Plants for Resistance to Prokaryotes
IV. Tissue-Cell Culture and Host Resistance
V. Multilines and Resistance
VI. Prospects for the Future
References
Chapter 18 Biological Control of Plant Pathogens with Prokaryotes
I. Introduction
II. Definitions and Terms
III. Control of Phytopathogenic Bacteria with Bacteria
IV. Control of Phytopathogenic Fungi with Bacteria
V. Phytopathogenic Bacteria as Control Agents
VI. Bacteriophages and Parasitic Bacteria
VII. Prospects for Biological Control and Recommendations
References
Chapter 19 Chemical Control of Phytopathogenic Prokaryotes
I. Introduction
II. Chemicals Used for Control
III. Use of Chemicals to Reduce Inoculum
IV. Determining the Need for and Timing of Control Action
V. The Future of Chemical Control
VI. Conclusions
References
Part V Cultivation and Preservation
Chapter 20 Cultivation in Vitro: Spiroplasmas, Plant Mycoplasmas, and Other Fastidious, Walled Prokaryotes
I. Introduction
II. Cultivation of Spiroplasmas
III. Cultivation of Plant Mycoplasmas (MLOs)
IV. Cultivation of Other Fastidious, Walled Prokaryotes
V. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 21 Preservation of Phytopathogenic Prokaryotes
I. Introduction
II. Factors Affecting in Vitro Survival
III. Preservation Methods
IV. Discussion
References
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 28, 1982
- No. of pages (eBook): 524
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124144026
- eBook ISBN: 9780323147200
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