Biological Management of Diseases of Crops: Integration of Biological Control Strategies With Crop Disease Management Systems - Couverture rigide

Narayanasamy, P.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 940076376X ISBN 13 : 9789400763760

Editeur : Springer, 2013

Synopsis

Biological management of diseases of crops is influenced by the nature of interactions between the pathogens and other organisms and the plants. Due to development of resistance in pathogens to fungicides and bactericides, determination of compatibility of biotic biocontrol agents with chemicals is essential for selecting strains of biocontrol agents (BCAs) showing resistance to chemicals to effectively restrict use of the chemicals. Microbial plant pathogens and the antagonists present in the soil and on the plant surfaces are influenced by various cultural practices. It is possible to reduce disease incidence and intensity by crop sanitation and using appropriate rotational crops. Application of physical techniques involving the use of heat, solarization and irradiation has potential to reduce the pathogen population or weaken the potential of pathogens present in the seed, planting materials and soil.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book examines various mechanisms of biological activities of biotic and abiotic biocontrol agents, highlighting the similarities in their mechanisms and indicating the possibilities of selecting compatible ones.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 940076376X
• ISBN 13: 9789400763760
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 386
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