Verticillium Wilts

Verticillium Wilts

by G F Pegg, former Professor, School of Plant Sciences, University of Reading, UK; B L Brady, formerly of the International Mycological Institute, UK

Pub Date: May 2002
Hardback
432 pages

Readership
Plant science, plant pathology and applied mycology

Main Description
The genus Verticillium Nees represents one of the world's major fungal pathogens, affecting crop plants mostly in the cool and warm temperate regions, it also occurs in sub-tropical and tropical areas. There are some six species which cause severe wilting in trees, herbaceous plants and plantation crops. Other species are responsible for non-wilt diseases of banana and mushroom, another species infects insects.
The monograph provides a comprehensive reference source on Verticillium, enabling research workers to see what has already been achieved and to identify the many new areas of research in which original contributions could be made to further the understanding and control of this important pathogen and the disease it causes.

Reviews
"This book is essential reading for those actively researching Diseases caused by Verticillium spp. It is likely to be a useful addition for those with an interest in other soilborne diseases as many of the techniques and methodology used on this fungus would be applicable to other organisms".
Brett Summerell, Australasian Plant Pathology Society Newsletter

Main Contents
General introduction
Taxonomy
Morphogenesis and morphology
Cytology and genetics
Aetiology
Ecology
Physiology and metabolism
Pathogenicity
Resistance
Control
- Physical methods
- Chemical methods
- Integrated control
- Quarantine and legislation
- Breeding for disease resistance
Hosts
Techniques and methodology
Bibliography