Phytobacteriology Principles and Practice
Phytobacteriology Principles and Practice by Jacob Dirk Janse is a comprehensive manual published by CABI in 2005, featuring 360 pages in English. This first edition presents an in-depth exploration of phytobacteriology, beginning with the history and science of bacteriology and detailing the diversity of complex bacteria. The book covers the characterization, identification, and naming of these bacteria, as well as their role in causing diseases in plants and the corresponding plant responses.
Readers will find extensive illustrations, including over 200 color photographs and line drawings, enhancing the understanding of the subject matter. The text discusses the economic significance of bacterial diseases and outlines strategies for their control to minimize crop losses. Additionally, the book concludes with 50 examples of plant pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of science, agriculture, and microbiology.
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A comprehensive manual of phytobacteriology, this work is heavily illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and line illustrations. It begins by outlining the history and science of bacteriology and gives an overview of the diversity and versatility of complex bacteria. It then explains the characterization, identification and naming of complex bacteria, and explores how bacteria can cause disease and how plants react to such disease. The book also discusses the economic importance of bacterial diseases as well as strategies for their control and the reduction of crop losses. It concludes with 50 examples of plant pathogenic bacteria and the diseases that they cause.
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