Future Challenges in Crop Protection Against Fungal Pathogens (Fungal Biology)

This volume presents the issues and challenges of crop pathogens and plant protection. Composed of the latest knowledge in plant pathology, the book covers topics such as fungal diseases of the groundnut, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, plant pathogenic fungi in the genomics era, the increased virulence of wheat rusts and oat fungal diseases. Written by experienced and internationally recognized scientists in the field, __Future Challenges in Crop Protection Against Fungal Pathogens__ is a concise yet comprehensive resource valuable for both novice as well as experienced plant scientists and researchers. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Fungal Diseases of Groundnut: Control and Future Challenges....Pages 1-29 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Crop Protection and Challenges....Pages 31-58 Understanding the Mechanism Involved in PGPR-Mediated Growth Promotion and Suppression of Biotic and Abiotic Stress in Plants....Pages 59-108 Downy Mildew Disease of Pearl Millet and Its Control....Pages 109-129 Research on Plant Pathogenic Fungi in the Genomics Era: From Sequence Analysis to Systems Biology....Pages 131-147 Pre and Post Harvest Diseases of Potato and Their Management....Pages 149-183 Host–Pathogen Interaction, Plant Diseases, Disease Management Strategies, and Future Challenges....Pages 185-229 Ug99-Future Challenges....Pages 231-247 Increased Virulence of Wheat Rusts and the Threat to Global Crop Production....Pages 249-266 Fusarium Diseases of Canadian Grain Crops: Impact and Disease Management Strategies....Pages 267-316 Pseudomonas fluorescens : A Potential Biocontrol Agent for Management of Fungal Diseases of Crop Plants....Pages 317-342 Oat Fungal Diseases and the Application of Molecular Marker Technology for Their Control....Pages 343-358 Back Matter....Pages 359-364 Fungal Diseases of Groundnut: Control and Future Challenges Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Crop Protection and Challenges Understanding the Mechanism Involved in PGPR Mediated Growth Promotion and Suppression of Biotic and Abiotic Stress in Plants Downy Mildew Disease of Pearl Millet and Its Control Research on Plant Pathogenic Fungi in the Genomics Era: From Sequence Analysis to Systems Biology Pre and Post Harvest Diseases of Potato and Their Management Host-Pathogen Interaction, Plant Diseases, Disease Management Strategies and Future Challenges Ug99-Future Challenges Increased Virulence of Wheat Rusts and the Threat to Global Crop Production Fusarium Diseases of Canadian Grain Crops: Impact and Disease Management Strategies Pseudomonas fluorescens: A Potential Bio-control Agent for Management of Fungal Diseases of Crop Plants Oat Fungal Diseases and the Application of Molecular Marker Technology for Their Control. Annotation This volume presents the issues and challenges of crop pathogens and plant protection. Composed of the latest knowledge in plant pathology, the book covers topics such as fungal diseases of the groundnut, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, plant pathogenic fungi in the genomics era, the increased virulence of wheat rusts and oat fungal diseases. Written by experienced and internationally recognized scientists in the field, Future Challenges in Crop Protection Against Fungal Pathogens is a concise yet comprehensive resource valuable for both novice as well as experienced plant scientists and researchers 2.7.2 PGPR-Mediated Biochemical Changes in the Host Plants2.7.3 Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns; 2.8 Determinants of PGPR Imparting ISR; 2.8.1 Lipopolysaccharides; 2.8.2 Lipopeptides; 2.8.3 Siderophores; 2.8.4 Salicylic Acid; 2.9 Formulation of PGPR; 2.9.1 Frequency of Application; 2.10 Challenges; 2.10.1 Constraints to Commercialization; 2.11 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Understanding the Mechanism Involved in PGPR-Mediated Growth Promotion and Suppression of Biotic and Abiotic Stress in Plants; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Root Colonization and Competition for Space and Nutrition 1.2.1.13 Pepper Spot and Leaf Scorch1.2.1.14 Sclerotium Leaf Spot; 1.2.1.15 Anthracnose; 1.2.1.16 Choanephora Wet Blight; 1.2.1.17 Pestalotiopsis Leaf Blight; 1.2.2 Seed and Seedling Diseases; 1.2.2.1 Seed and Seedling Rots; Management of Diseases; 1.2.2.2 Crown/Collar Rot; Management of Collar Rot; 1.2.2.3 Rhizoctonia Damping-Off; 1.2.2.4 Yellow Mold; Management of Yellow Mold; 1.2.2.5 Diplodia Collar Rot; Management of Diplodia Collar Rot; 1.2.3 Stem, Root, and Pod Diseases; 1.2.3.1 Stem Rot; Management of Stem Rot; 1.2.3.2 Sclerotinia Blight; 1.2.3.3 Botrytis Blight Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Fungal Diseases of Groundnut: Control and Future Challenges; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Fungal Diseases of Groundnut; 1.2.1 Foliar Diseases; 1.2.1.1 Early Leaf Spot; Management of Early Leaf Spot; 1.2.1.2 Late Leaf Spot; Management of Late Leaf Spot; 1.2.1.3 Rust; Management of Rust; 1.2.1.4 Alternaria Leaf Spot; 1.2.1.5 Alternaria Leaf Blight; 1.2.1.6 Cercospora Leaf Blight; 1.2.1.7 Web Blotch; 1.2.1.8 Phyllosticta Leaf Spot; 1.2.1.9 Scab; 1.2.1.10 Zonate Leaf Spot; 1.2.1.11 Powdery Mildew; 1.2.1.12 Myrothecium Leaf Blight Chapter 2: Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Crop Protection and Challenges2.1 Introduction; 2.2 PGPR as Biocontrol Agents of Plant Diseases; 2.3 PGPR Induced Systemic Resistance in Crop Plants Against Pests and Diseases; 2.3.1 Induction of Systemic Resistance by PGPR Against Diseases and Pests; 2.3.1.1 Diseases; 2.3.1.2 Insect Pests; 2.3.1.3 Nematodes; 2.4 Application of PGPR Mixtures; 2.5 Broad Spectrum of PGPR Activity; 2.6 Induction of ISR by Endophytic PGPR; 2.7 Mechanisms of ISR by PGPR; 2.7.1 Structural Modification of Cell Wall in Plants 1.2.3.4 Cylindrocladium Black Rot1.2.3.5 Verticillium Wilt; Management of Verticillium Wilt; 1.2.3.6 Charcoal Rot; Management of Charcoal Rot; 1.2.3.7 Fusarium Wilt; 1.2.3.8 Pod Rot; Management of Pod Rot; 1.2.3.9 Blackhull; Management of Blackhull; 1.3 Integrated Disease Management Practices; 1.3.1 Cultural Practices; 1.3.1.1 Crop Rotation; 1.3.1.2 Irrigation Management; 1.3.1.3 Host Resistance; 1.3.1.4 Soil Fertility; 1.3.2 Chemical Control Practices; 1.3.3 Biological Control; 1.4 The Future Challenges; References