Toxins in Plant Disease
- 1st Edition - November 28, 1981
- Latest edition
- Editor: R Durbin
- Language: English
Toxins in Plant Disease presents a comprehensive coverage of plant disease toxins, both those for which there are reasonable evidence and those with fewer credentials. This book… Read more
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Description
Toxins in Plant Disease presents a comprehensive coverage of plant disease toxins, both those for which there are reasonable evidence and those with fewer credentials. This book is primarily concerned with the mechanism wherein substances that interfere with metabolism or that alter the normal structure of protoplasm are produced and released (category 1); this includes the traditional toxins, which are usually of low molecular weight. It also describes category 2 mechanism, wherein substances that interfere with normal control of growth and development are produced and released; these microorganisms are classified as growth-affecting compounds. Moreover, this text addresses some high-molecular-weight compounds that contribute to vascular dysfunction. It further talks about the production, isolation, assay, genetics of production, mechanism of action, structure-activity relationship, metabolism, and applications of these toxins. This publication will provide a rational basis for future investigations and contribute to the eventual understanding of the role that toxins play in disease causation.
Table of contents
Table of contents
List of Contributors
Preface
1 Introduction: A Perspective of Toxin Studies in Plant Pathology
I. Prologue
II. Definitions
III. Classifications of Toxins Involved in Plant Diseases
IV. Ecological Perspectives
V. Historical Landmarks in Research on Plant-Affecting Toxins
VI. How to Recognize a Toxin
VII. Major Problems in Toxin Research
VIII. Prospects and Speculations
References
2 Production and Isolation
I. Production
II. Isolation and Purification
References
3 Assay
I. Introduction
II. Purpose of Investigation
III. Components of Bioassays
IV. Experimental Manipulations
V. Conclusions
References
4 Genetics of Production
I. Introduction
II. Fungi
III. Bacteria
IV. Immunity of Pathogens to Their Own Toxins
V. Emerging Tools of Molecular Genetics in Toxin-Producing Bacterial Plant Pathogens
VI. Discussion
Note Added in Proof
References
5 Structure and Biogenetic Relations: Fungal Nonhost-Specific
I. Introduction
II. Shikimic Acid-Derived Compounds
III. Compounds Derived from the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle
IV. Fatty Acid Derivatives
V. Polyketides
VI. Terpenoids
VII. Amino Acid Derivatives
VIII. Unassigned Compounds
Note Added in Proof
References
6 Structure: Fungal Host-Specific
I. Introduction
II. Isolation, Purification, and Analysis
III. Structural Studies
IV. Summary
References
7 Structure: Bacterial
I. Introduction
II. Structures
III. Future Trends
Note Added in Proof
References
8 Chemical Synthesis
I. Introduction
II. Synthetic Achievements
References
9 Mechanisms of Action
I. Scope and Outlook
II. Experimental Approaches
III. Postulated Mechanisms
IV. Future Research
Note Added in Proof
References
10 Structure-Activity Relationships
I. Introduction
II. Bacterial Toxins
III. Fungal Toxins
IV. Conclusions
References
11 Metabolism
I. Introduction
II. Biosynthesis
III. Degradation
References
12 Ultrastructural Effects
I. Introduction
II. Cell Walls and Plasma Membranes
III. Mitochondria
IV. Chloroplasts
V. Vacuoles
VI. Endoplasmic Reticulum, Ribosomes, and Nuclei
VII. Summary
References
13 Role in Pathogenesis
I. Introduction
II. The Infection Process
III. Symptomatology
IV. Disease Reactions
V. Toxins as Models in Pathogenesis
References
14 Applications
I. Introduction
II. Specific Applications
III. Future Outlook
References
Index
Product details
Product details
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- Published: December 3, 2012
- Language: English
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