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Morphological, biological, biochemical and physiological characteristics have been used for the detection, identification and differentiation of fungal pathogens up to species level. Tests based on biological characteristics are less consistent. Immunoassays have been shown to be effective in detecting fungal pathogens present in plants and environmental samples. Development of monoclonal antibody technology has greatly enhanced the sensitivity and specificity of detection, identification and differentiation of fungal species and varieties/strains. Nucleic acid-based techniques involving hybridization with or amplification of unique DNA have provided results rapidly and reliably. Presentation of a large number of protocols is a unique feature of this volume.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Microbial plant pathogens as a major limiting factor of crop production.- 1.2 Discovery of fungi as plant pathogens.- 1.3 Detection of fungal plant pathogens and disease diagnosis.- References.- Chapter 2 Detection of Fungal Pathogens in Plants.- 2.1 Detection of fungal pathogens in plant organs.- 2.2 Detection of fungal pathogens in seeds and planting materials.- Appendix.- References.- Chapter 3 Detection of Fungal Pathogens in the Environment.- 3.1 Detection of fungal pathogens in soil.- 3.2 Detection of fungal pathogens in water.- 3.3 Detection of fungal pathogens in air.- 3.4 Detection of fungal pathogens in alternative host plants.- Appendix.- References.- Chapter 4 Assessment of Variability in Fungal Plant Pathogens.- 4.1 Methods of assessment of variability in fungal pathogens.- 4.2 Assessment of variability in sensitivity to chemicals.- Appendix.- References.- Chapter 5 Diagnosis of Fungal Diseases of Plants.- 5.1 Choice of diagnostic tests for fungal pathogens.- 5.2 Agencies involved in disease diagnosis.- References.
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Morphological, biological, biochemical and physiological characteristics have been used for the detection, identification and differentiation of fungal pathogens up to species level. Tests based on biological characteristics are less consistent. Immunoassays have been shown to be effective in detecting fungal pathogens present in plants and environmental samples. Development of monoclonal antibody technology has greatly enhanced the sensitivity and specificity of detection, identification and differentiation of fungal species and varieties/strains. Nucleic acid-based techniques involving hybridization with or amplification of unique DNA have provided results rapidly and reliably. Presentation of a large number of protocols is a unique feature of this volume.
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“The first volume of the Microbial plant pathogens - Detection and disease diagnosis focuses on fungal pathogens. … All chapters are summarized in the abstract, well referenced and focused on providing concerns of techniques and improvements of research. Therefore, if you are interested in the methods for detection and diagnosis, this is certainly a book you must have. The book should be available to every mycologist and students studying any aspect of plant pathology. Every library in the world should also have this book.” (Dhanushka Udayanga and Dimuthu S. Manamgoda, Fungal Diversity, April, 2012)
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From the reviews:
"The first volume of the Microbial plant pathogens - Detection and disease diagnosis focuses on fungal pathogens. ... All chapters are summarized in the abstract, well referenced and focused on providing concerns of techniques and improvements of research. Therefore, if you are interested in the methods for detection and diagnosis, this is certainly a book you must have. The book should be available to every mycologist and students studying any aspect of plant pathology. Every library in the world should also have this book." (Dhanushka Udayanga and Dimuthu S. Manamgoda, Fungal Diversity, April, 2012)
