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Plant Pathology 5th Edition
This is the fifth incarnation of Agrios' classic and comprehensive text providing exhaustive coverage of fungal, viral, bacterial, nematode and other plant
diseases, and their associated epidemiology. It also covers the genetics of resistance and modern management of plant diseases. This book continues to be the most exhaustive
textbook and the complete resource that students, faculty, and professionals turn to when in need of well-organized, essential information regarding the pathology of plants.
The chapters have been revised to cover the explosive growth of knowledge in plant pathology that has occurred since the fourth edition. This fifth edition of Plant Pathology
is certain to remain the book of choice when faculty in plant pathology, botany, forestry, crop science, and other agricultural departments teach the subject. Agrios' Plant
Pathology, Fifth Edition is the worldwide standard for teaching plant pathology.
2004; Dimensions (in inches): 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.8; paperback; 952 pages |
Compendium of Sorghum Diseases, Second Edition This book is a "Must Have" for growers, crop consultants, plant scientists, extension specialists, educators, students, county agents and others interested in sorghum disease diagnosis and control. Recently updated, with 122 color photographs, use Compendium of Sorghum Diseases, Second Edition to prevent, diagnose, and control sorghum diseases. In addition to the comprehensive coverage of sorghum anthracnose, and more than 60 other diseases and disorders, this book includes a section on beneficial microorganisms associated with sorghum, and a ready reference to insect and mite problems. 2000; 8½" x 11 softcover; 129 pages; 122 color photographs; 32 black and white illustrations |
Sorghum : Origin, History, Technology, and Production. This book is an all-in-one guide to sorghum, one of the eight major grain crops grown worldwide. While presenting information in adequate detail for scientists, it is also an invaluable reference for growers, processors, and grain merchants. It offers a thorough treatment of sorghum, a grain of great economic importance grown in the US and abroad, particularly in regions of marginal rainfall and high temperatures, where other cereals often fail. The section addressing the origins and history of sorghum include discussion of the classification and characterization of sorghum, its development as a crop in African and Asian countries, and the history of cultivar development in the US. The plant itself is treated in depth through discussion of its physiology, genetics, and cytogenetics; its collection, conversion, and utilization; techniques for developing new cultivars; and biotechnological developments. Coverage of production and production hazards includes discussion of production statistics, integrated crop management, insect pests, diseases and disease management, weeds, and marketing. Finally, processing and products are addressed, including the structure and chemistry of the sorghum caryopsis, sorghum as food and its industrial utilization, its value in the diets for livestock, fermented products made from sorghum, and its use as forage and fodder. Click here for Table of Contents 2000; 1.72" x 10.27" x 7.34" hardcover; 834 pages |
Colletotrichum: Host Specificity, Pathology, and Host-Pathogen Interaction This book summarizes the research of leading scientists on the genus Colletotrichum and the development of new Colletotrichum species epidemics worldwide. The information contained in this volume is an ideal aid in helping develop control strategies for Colletotrichum disease epidemics and in understanding Colletotrichum problems in the areas of biology, pathology, and control. As Colletotrichum epidemics occur frequently, this newly released publication will serve plant scientists, growers, educators, students, extension specialists, crop consultants, and government agencies worldwide. 2000; 6" x 9" softcover; 400 pages (est.); 69 black and white illustrations |
Colletotrichum: Biology, Pathology, and Control Colletotrichum is one of the most widespread and important genera of plant pathogenic fungi worldwide, causing disease on many temperate and tropical crops. These fungi have also been used in many fundamental studies of plant-pathogen interactions and are being developed as mycoherbicides for the biological control of weeds. This book is the first to be devoted exclusively to these pathogens. It provides a definitive source of information, not only about the diseases caused by Colletotrichum, but also about its taxonomy and genetics, mechanisms of infection and of plant disease resistance, disease epidemiology, and control of diseases through the integration of methods based on chemicals, biocontrol agents and plant breeding. The work is an essential reference volume for plant pathologists and mycologists. 1992; 6" x 9½" Hardcover; 381 pages |
Sorghum and Millet Diseases
This landmark reference is based primarily on contributions to the Third Global Conference on Sorghum and Millet Diseases in September 2000, sponsored by INTSORMIL, ICRISAT, and INIFAP. That review focused on integrated management of sorghum and millet diseases for the 21st century and the importance of these crops in agro-ecosystems. Editor John Leslie has expanded the book’s coverage beyond the conference presentations so as to guarantee a well-rounded treatment of sorghum and millet disease. One hundred and ninety-seven authors from thirty countries contribute to a truly global picture. This critical review provides a unique long-term analysis of different issues over the last quarter century, a considered summary of the current critical problems, and an evaluation of the sorghum and millet community’s progress since its previous meeting in 1988. Perhaps the book’s greatest value lies in defining the research agenda for these crops and their diseases for the next ten years. As such, it is an indispensable resource for plant pathologists and other crop scientists, policy makers, sociologists, and others involved in tropical or sub-tropical agriculture.
2003; hardcover; 528 pages |
A Dictionary of Plant Pathology
In the new edition of this comprehensive dictionary, over 3000 entries have been added and many existing entries updated and expanded. The second edition provides an essential
reference for plant pathologists and agriculturalists at all levels, listing the authoritative names of all major plant pathogens. The 11,000 entries, which include fungi from
over 500 genera, 800 viruses, bacteria, mollicutes, nematodes and viriods, contain brief descriptions and thorough supporting references. There are also entries for the names
of diseases and disorders, crops and their pathology, fungicides, taxonomic groups, terminology, toxins, vectors and past plant pathologists. Overall, the volume provides a
wide-ranging resource for all those working in the discipline. In addition, common disease names such as "blight" and "canker" are now more conveniently included under the
relevant crop.
2001; Dimensions (in inches): 1.01 x 9.00 x 5.52 ; paperback; 560 pages |
Plant Fungal Pathogen Interactions Research on the interactions of plants and phytopathogenic fungi has become one of the most rapidly moving fields in the plant sciences, the findings of which have contributed tremendously to the development of new strategies of plant protection. This book offers insight into the state of present knowledge. Special emphasis is placed on recognition phenomena between plants and fungi, parasitization strategies employed by the phytopathogenic fungi, the action of phytotoxins, the compatibility of pathogens with host plants and the basic resistance of non-host plants as well as cultivar-specific resistance of host plants. Special attention is paid to the gene-for-gene hypothesis for the determination of race-specific resistance, its molecular models and to the nature of race non-specific resistance as well as the population dynamics of plants and the evolution of their basic resistance. 2001; 0.56 x 9.50 x 6.34 ; Hardcover; 270 pages |
Ainsworth and Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi 9th Edition
Hot off the Press in the UK (released October 15), and comming soon in the US (December 15th). This is the one essential handbook for all who work with or are interested in fungi (including lichens,
slime moulds and yeasts). This new edition, with more than 20,500 entries, provides the most complete listing
of generic names of and terms used to describe fungi available. For each genus, the authority, the date of
publication, status, systematic position, number of accepted species, distribution, and key references are
given. Diagnoses of families, orders and higher categories are included for most groups. In addition, there
are biographic notes, information on well-known metabolites and mycotoxins, and broad accounts of almost all
pure and applied aspects of the subject (including citations of important literature). All information has
been updated as necessary since the publication of the eighth edition in 1995. In addition the ninth edition
has the following new features:
2001; hardcover; 650 pages |
