Fusarium Wilts of Greenhouse Vegetable and Ornamental Crops

Fusarium Wilts of Greenhouse Vegetable and Ornamental Crops
Author: M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, Angelo Garibaldi

A complete overview of fusarium wilt diseases and many of the most important hosts afflicted by them. The book will be a core resource for students, researchers, and extension professionals worldwide.
This book not only reflects current thinking on the topic of fusarium wilts, but considers them in the context of the greenhouse—an agricultural setting that is increasingly prevalent, particularly for certain crops. Fusarium wilts have always presented a challenge to greenhouse growers of vegetable and ornamental crops. The crops in this category are economically important and environmentally significant and their care is vital to our world economy and food supply. An update of this topic is long overdue and editors Lodiovica Gullino, Katan, and Garibaldi have led this effort to bring together their fellow leading scientists for a worldwide perspective as reflected by both the international assortment of chapter authors and the research cited.
The book begins with a current review of the genus Fusarium, its biology and epidemiology, genetics, and diagnosis. This includes coverage of improved diagnostic tools that permit better discrimination of the formae speciales, a crucial advance that is vital in this century long battle with Fusarium.
Management strategies, cultural practices, and genetic approaches for either preventing or containing the disease are covered in depth and provide an integrated arsenal of tactics—from breeding for resistance, to irrigation, to chemical controls. The case studies in the book provide specific discussions of key greenhouse crops giving the reader applied knowledge for diagnostic and prevention strategies by crop or crop type. Greenhouse growers and those that advise them will gain valuable insight to put into practice right away.
Anyone studying the impact of fusarium wilts will consider this book a major addition to the scientific knowledge on the topic. This text provides a very complete overview of fusarium wilt diseases and many of the most important hosts afflicted by them. The book will be a core resource for students, researchers, and extension professionals worldwide.

Contents
Preface
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi

Part I: The Genus Fusarium: Biology, Genetics, and Diagnosis

Introduction
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi
The Genus Fusarium and the Species That Affect Greenhouse Vegetables and Ornamentals
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi
Biology and Epidemiology
Wade H. Elmer
Host/Pathogen Interactions
M. Carmen Ruiz-Roldán and Antonio Di Pietro
Genetics and Fusarium oxysporum
John F. Leslie
Recent Developments in the Detection and Identification of Formae Speciales and Races of Fusarium oxysporum: From Pathogenicity Testing to Molecular Diagnostics
Bart Lievens, Inge M. Hanssen, and Martijn Rep

Part II: Management

Introduction
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi
Strategies and Tactics for Fusarium Wilt Management
Jaacov Katan, M. Lodovica Gullino, and Angelo Garibaldi
Cultural Practices
Wade H. Elmer
Management of Irrigation Water as a Tool for Disease Management
Erik A. van Os, Jantineke D. Hofland-Zijlstra, and Joeke Postma
Genetics and Breeding for Resistance and Grafting for Protection Against Fusarium oxysporum Wilts
Haim D. Rabinowitch and Roni Cohen
Induced Resistance as a Management Tool
Dale R. Walters
An Integrated Approach to Biological Control of Fusarium Species in Containerized Crops
Harry A. J. Hoitink and James C. Locke
Chemical Control of Fusarium Wilt on Greenhouse Crops
A. R. Chase
Soil and Substrate Disinfestation in Protected Structures
Abraham Gamliel and Jaacov Katan
Practical Management of Fusarium Wilt
Aad. J. Termorshuizen

Part III: Case Studies

Introduction
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi
Fusarium Diseases of Tomato
Cheng-Hua Huang, Pamela D. Roberts, and Lawrence E. Datnoff
Fusarium Wilts of Greenhouse Cucurbits: Melon, Watermelon, and Cucumber
Raymond D. Martyn and Demetrios J. Vakalounakis
Fusarium Wilts of Lettuce and Other Salad Crops
Michael E. Matheron and M. Lodovica Gullino
Fusarium Wilt of Sweet Basil
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi
Fusarium Wilt of Carnation
Angelo Garibaldi and M. Lodovica Gullino
Fusarium Wilts of Bulb Crops
M. Lodovica Gullino
Fusarium Wilts of Some Ornamental Compositae
Angelo Garibaldi and M. Lodovica Gullino
Fusarium Wilt of Cyclamen
Wade H. Elmer and Margery Daughtrey
Fusarium Wilts of Minor Ornamental Hosts
M. Lodovica Gullino and Angelo Garibaldi
Epilogue
M. Lodovica Gullino, Jaacov Katan, and Angelo Garibaldi

Index