Plant Viruses

Evolution and Management

von Mridul Pawar, Rihana Bibi, Bhaskar Biswas

376 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

¿ Evolution of Plant Viruses: Trace the evolutionary history of plant viruses, examining their origins, diversification, and adaptation to various host plants and environments over time.¿ Molecular Biology: Explore the molecular mechanisms underlying plant virus replication, transmission, and pathogenesis, including genome structure, gene expression, and interaction with host factors.¿ Host-Pathogen Interactions: Investigate the dynamic interactions between plant viruses and their host plants, including mechanisms of virus recognition, immune responses, and molecular arms race between host defense and viral evasion strategies.¿ Transmission and Spread: Discuss the diverse modes of transmission and spread of plant viruses, including vector-mediated transmission by insects, nematodes, and fungi, as well as non-vector mechanisms such as mechanical transmission and seedborne transmission.¿ Disease Management Strategies: Examine integrated approaches for managing plant virus diseases, including cultural practices, host resistance breeding, biological control, and chemical control measures, tailored to specific crops and production systems.¿ Molecular Diagnosis: Discuss molecular diagnostic techniques for detecting and identifying plant viruses, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), serological assays, and next-generation sequencing (NGS), enabling rapid and accurate diagnosis for disease management.¿ Plant Virus Epidemiology: Explore the principles of plant virus epidemiology, including factors influencing disease outbreaks, spatial and temporal patterns of virus spread, and modeling approaches for predicting disease dynamics and designing control strategies.¿ Emerging Threats and Future Directions: Consider emerging challenges posed by new and re-emerging plant virus pathogens, as well as opportunities for innovation in virus management strategies, such as RNA interference (RNAi) technology and genome editing techniques.

• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Biologie, Biowissenschaften Botanik und Pflanzenwissenschaften
• ISBN: 9789392969836
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2025
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: Agri Horti Press