White Rust of Crucifers Biology, Ecology and Management [Hardcover]

White rust caused by the fungus Albugo is the most devastating disease known to occur in more than 50 countries and infects about 400 plant species belonging to 31 families worldwide including important vegetable crucifers, oil yielding Brassicas, ornamental plants and numerous weeds. This book on White Rust deals with the aspects on the disease and the pathogen is vividly illustrated for stimulating, effective and easy reading and understanding. We are sure that this comprehensive treatise on white rust will be of immense use to the researchers, teachers, students and all others who are interested in the diagnosis and management of white rust diseases of crops worldwide.This book serves as an ideal resource for those interested in the diagnosis and management of white rust diseases of crops worldwide. It details recent advances and looks to the future of genetic engineering and manipulation.

1. Introduction.- 2. The Disease.- 3. The Pathogen.- 4. Survival of Pathogen.- 5. Spore Germination.- 6. Infection.- 7. Disease Development/ Epidemiology.- 8. Physiologic Specialization/ Pathogenic Variability.- 9. The Genetics of Host-Parasite Interaction.- 10. Sources of Resistance.- 11. Fine Structures.- 12. Biochemistry of Host-Pathogen Interaction.- 13. Disease Management.- 14. Techniques.- 15. Future Research Priorities.

Dr. G. S. Saharan, Ph. D., renowned educationalist, plant pathologist, has contributed in the diverse fields of Plant Pathology including standardization of artificial inoculation techniques, identification of resistance sources, pathogenic variability, genetics of host-parasite interaction, epidemiology and management of several diseases. He has about 250 publications in refereed journals, 6 books and supervised over 11 M Sc/ Ph D students. Prof. Saharan is internationally recognized, a visiting Professor at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (1991 and 1994), Saskatoon Research Station, Canada (1991, 1994, 1997l“