Plant Viruses Evolution and Management

Rihana Bibi, Bhaskar Biswas, Mridul Pawar

ISBN 10: 939296983X / ISBN 13: 9789392969836

Edité par Astral International Pvt Ltd, IN, 2024

N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9789392969836

Synopsis :

- Evolution of Plant Viruses: Trace the evolutionary history of plant viruses, examining their origins, diversification, and adaptation to various host plants and environments over time.

- Molecular Biology: Explore the molecular mechanisms underlying plant virus replication, transmission, and pathogenesis, including genome structure, gene expression, and interaction with host factors.

- Host-Pathogen Interactions: Investigate the dynamic interactions between plant viruses and their host plants, including mechanisms of virus recognition, immune responses, and molecular arms race between host defense and viral evasion strategies.

- Transmission and Spread: Discuss the diverse modes of transmission and spread of plant viruses, including vector-mediated transmission by insects, nematodes, and fungi, as well as non-vector mechanisms such as mechanical transmission and seedborne transmission.

- Disease Management Strategies: Examine integrated approaches for managing plant virus diseases, including cultural practices, host resistance breeding, biological control, and chemical control measures, tailored to specific crops and production systems.

- Molecular Diagnosis: Discuss molecular diagnostic techniques for detecting and identifying plant viruses, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), serological assays, and next-generation sequencing (NGS), enabling rapid and accurate diagnosis for disease management.

- Plant Virus Epidemiology: Explore the principles of plant virus epidemiology, including factors influencing disease outbreaks, spatial and temporal patterns of virus spread, and modeling approaches for predicting disease dynamics and designing control strategies.

- Emerging Threats and Future Directions: Consider emerging challenges posed by new and re-emerging plant virus pathogens, as well as opportunities for innovation in virus management strategies, such as RNA interference (RNAi) technology and genome editing techniques.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Plant Viruses Evolution and Management
Éditeur : Astral International Pvt Ltd, IN
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Hardback
Etat : New