Pathogenesis and host specificity in plant diseases : histopathological, biochemical, genetic and molecular bases. Vol. 1, Prokaryotes

Forms part of the three-volume set, Pathogenesis & Host Specificity in Plant Diseases , and deals with pathogenesis and host specificity in plant pathogenic prokaryotes. Pathogenesis & Host Specificity in Plant Diseases as a whole is the first complete publication covering the mechanism of host specificity and pathogenesis in plant diseases, bringing together all knowledge about plant pathology into one fully comprehensive source. The main aim of the work is to compile, critically analyze and correlate the information available on all aspects of pathogenesis and host specificity in important plant-pathogen systems representing different types of parasitism and symbiotic, mutualistic and antagonistic associations. Over 100 authors have contributed state-of-the-art chapters, all of whom are internationally recognised as leading experts in their fields. Subject matter is clear and readable throughout and is supported by clear diagrams, tables and photographs. Each individual volume is available separately or in a three-volume set. V. I - Prokaryotes: Bacterial soft rots; Erwinia amylovora; Pseudomonas syringae pathovars; Pseudomonas solanacearum; Pathogenicity of the black rot bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestri to crucifers; Xanthomonas campestris pv vesicatoria; Xylella fastidiosa; Signals to and emanating from Rhizobium largely control symbiotic specificity; Agrobacterium; Pathogenesis of diseases associated with mycoplasma-like organisms; Coryneform and related bacteria; Streptomyces pathogenesis; hrp and avr genes, key determinants controlling the interactions between plants and gram-negative phytopathogenic bacteria; Genes involved in bacterial pathogenesis of plants; v. II - Eukaryotes: Pathogenesis and host specificity in plant pathogenic fungi and nematodes; mating-type and fungal pathogenesis; Pythium; Pathogenecity and host specificity in Rhizoctonia solani; Alternaria alternata pathogens; Cochliobolus; Nectria haematococca; Fusiococcum (Phomopsis) amygdali; Colletotrichum; The Cladosporium fulvum-tomato interaction, a model system for fungus-plant specificity; Claviceps purpurea; Determinants of parasitism in smut fungi; Pathogenesis and-host-parasite specificity and pathogenesis; Host-parasite specificity in powdery mildews; Morphofunctional compatibility in interactions between roots and arbuscular endomycorrhizal fungi: molecular mechanisms, genes and gene expression; Endophytic fungi of grasses; Lichens - specialized groups of parasitic fungi; Mycoparasitism; Strategies of root parasitism by sedentary plant parasitic nematodes; Plant-nematode interactions: histological, physiological and biochemical interactions; Plant-nematode interactions: molecular and genetic basis; Self-incompatibility in angiosperms; v. III - Viruses & Viroids: pathogenesis and host specificity in disease caused by viruses and viroids; The potyiridae; Potexviruses; Carlaviruses; Marafiviruses; The closteroviruses; Pea enation mosaic virus; Luteoviruses; Sobemoviruses; Nepoviruses; The bromomoviruses: biochemistry, pathogenicity, replication and recombination; Rhabdoviridae; The biology of tospoviruses; Viruses and molecular biology of Tenuivirus; Double-stranded DNA of plant reoviruses: recent advances in chacaterization of rice dwarf phytoreovirus; Cryptoviruses; Virus-like double-stranded RNA elements and hypovirulence in phytopathogenic fungi; The interplay of host and virus genes in the specificity and pathogenicity of cauliflower mosaic virus; Geminiviruses; Non-geminated single-stranded DNA plant viruses; Potato spindle tuber viroid group; Avocado sunblotch viroid group; Role of satellites in viral pathogenesis: nested parasitic nucleic acids competing for expression; Rice tungro-associated viruses and their relationships to host plants and vector leafhoppers Content: Related Journals of Interest , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE , Page xi LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS , Pages xiii-xv Preface , Pages xvii-xviii , Uma S. Singh, Rudra P. Singh, Keisuke Kohmoto Pathogenesis and Host Specificity in Plant Pathogenic Bacteria , Pages xix-xxiii , UMA S. SINGH, RUDRA P. SINGH, KEISUKE KOHMOTO 1 - Bacterial Soft Rots , Pages 1-20 , M.C.M. PÉROMBELON, G.P.C. SALMOND 2 - Erwinia amylovora , Pages 21-46 , JOEL L. VANNESTE 3 - Pseudomonas syringae pathovars , Pages 47-138 , KLAUS W.E. RUDOLPH 4 - Pseudomonas solanacearum , Pages 139-151 , A.C. HAYWARD 5 - Pathogenicity of the Black Rot Bacterium Xanthomonas campestris Pathovar campestris to Crucifers , Pages 153-165 , A.E. OSBOURN 6 - Xanthomonas campestris pv vesicatoria , Pages 167-184 , ROBERT E. STALL 7 - Xylella fastidiosa , Pages 185-197 , DONALD L. HOPKINS 8 - Signals to and Emanating from Rhizobium Largely Control Symbiotic Specificity , Pages 199-220 , R. FELLAY, P. ROCHEPEAU, B. RELIĆ, W.J. BROUGHTON 9 - Agrobacterium , Pages 221-236 , B.G. CLARE, N.C. McCLURE 10 - Pathogenesis of Diseases Associated with Mycoplasma-like Organisms , Pages 237-246 , CHUNG-JAN CHANG, ING-MING LEE 11 - Coryneform and Related Bacteria , Pages 247-251 , ANNE K. VIDAVER 12 - Streptomyces Pathogenesis , Pages 253-271 , JANET L. SCHOTTEL 13 - hrp and avr Genes, Key Determinants Controlling the Interactions between Plants and Gram-negative Phytopathogenic Bacteria , Pages 273-292 , FRÉDÉRIQUE VAN GIJSEGEM, STÉPHANE GENIN, CHRISTIAN BOUCHER 14 - Genes Involved in Bacterial Pathogenesis of Plants , Pages 293-303 , J.L. DANGL Index , Pages 305-321 This text covers the mechanism of host specificity and pathogenesis in plant diseases. It aims to compile, analyze and correlate information on all aspects of this subject in important plant-pathogen systems, representing various parasitic and symbiotic, mutualistic and antagonistic associations. The second of a three-volume set, this work deals with with pathogenesis and host specificity in plant pathogenic eukaryotes. It aims to compile, critically analyze and correlate the information available on all aspects of pathogenesis and host specificity in important plant pathogen systems. V. 1. Prokaryotes -- V. 2. Eukaryotes -- V. 3. Viruses & Viroids. Series Editor, Uma S. Singh ; Volume Editors, Uma S. Singh, Rudra P. Singh, Keisuke Kohmoto. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.