Textbook of Bacterial Diseases in Plants

Description

Plant pathogenic bacteria are important plant pathogens widely spread all over the world. It is estimated that from 7100 classified bacteria about 150 species are responsible for different plant diseases. Plants are constantly attacked by a variety of pathogens including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Plants have evolved a machinery to combat these pathogen attacks. Unlike humans, plants lack a proper immune system. However, plants have developed a capable molecular and chemical system to detect invading microorganisms and prevent them before they can cause any extensive damage to plants. A proper understanding of the plant defense mechanism is crucial for improving crop health and yield. This book “Textbook of Bacterial Diseases in Plants” gives space to covering critical perspectives which look into the future prospects, challenges and advantages offered by these trends. This book is reference for practical classes of undergraduate and post graduate for studying bacterial disease of plants.