Resistance Mechanism of Disease and Insects in Plants

Description

Despite the use of sophisticated and intensive crop-protection measures, pathogens and pests cause substantial losses in crop yield. Over the past decade, crops with intrinsic pest and pathogen resistance have been developed using genetic transformation. Plants transformed with insect-control-protein genes are resistant to insect pests, and new proteins with novel modes of action should provide resistance to a broader spectrum of pests. Resistance to a range of fungal and bacterial pathogens has been conferred by expression of a variety of genes, and viral-pathogen-derived genes have been used to produce crops immune to viral infections. These advances form the basis of a 'chemical-free' and economically viable approach to pest and disease control for world agriculture. This present book “Resistance Mechanism of Disease and Insects in Plants” draws specific examples from as many different crop plants and their harmful parasites. This book provides great reference to students and as well users.