New Perspectives in Plant Protection
New Perspectives in Plant Protection

Author: Ali R. Bandani

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2012-04-11

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 953510490X

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Crop losses by pests (insects, diseases and weeds) are as old as plant themselves but as agriculture are intensified and cropping patterns including the cultivation of high yielding varieties and hybrids are changing over time the impact of the pests becoming increasingly important. Approximately less than 1000 insect species (roughly 600-800 species), 1500 -2000 plant species, numerous fungal, bacterial and nematode species as well as viruses are considered serious pests in agriculture. If these pests were not properly controlled, crop yields and their quality would drop, considerably. In addition production costs as well as food and fiber prices are increased. The current book is going to put Plant Protection approaches in perspective.

New Perspectives in Plant Protection
New Perspectives in Plant Protection

Author: Ali R. Bandani

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9789535152705

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Crop losses by pests (insects, diseases and weeds) are as old as plant themselves but as agriculture are intensified and cropping patterns including the cultivation of high yielding varieties and hybrids are changing over time the impact of the pests becoming increasingly important. Approximately less than 1000 insect species (roughly 600-800 species), 1500 -2000 plant species, numerous fungal, bacterial and nematode species as well as viruses are considered serious pests in agriculture. If these pests were not properly controlled, crop yields and their quality would drop, considerably. In addition production costs as well as food and fiber prices are increased. The current book is going to put Plant Protection approaches in perspective.

New Insights in Plant Protection
New Insights in Plant Protection

Author: Clive Koelling

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632394798

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This book presents various outcomes of recent studies and advancements regarding plant protection. Crop losses due to pests, including insects, diseases and weeds, have been prevalent for a long time. However, with the intensification of agriculture and dynamic changes in cropping patterns including the cultivation of high yielding varieties and hybrids; over time, the role played by pesticides has become extremely significant. Nearly a thousand insect species (between 600 to 800), 1500 to 2000 plant species, several fungal, nematode and bacterial species as well as viruses are regarded as pests of specific concern in the field of agriculture. For the maintenance of the quality of crop yields, these pests need to be appropriately controlled. Also, these pests can cause an increase in the production costs as well as prices of food and fiber. Therefore, this book presents current approaches in plant production from diverse perspectives.

Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture
Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture

Author: Vivek Sharma

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-03-12

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0128184698

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Molecular Aspects of Plant Beneficial Microbes in Agriculture explores their diverse interactions, including the pathogenic and symbiotic relationship which leads to either a decrease or increase in crop productivity. Focusing on these environmentally-friendly approaches, the book explores their potential in changing climatic conditions. It presents the exploration and regulation of beneficial microbes in offering sustainable and alternative solutions to the use of chemicals in agriculture. The beneficial microbes presented here are capable of contributing to nutrient balance, growth regulators, suppressing pathogens, orchestrating immune response and improving crop performance. The book also offers insights into the advancements in DNA technology and bioinformatic approaches which have provided in-depth knowledge about the molecular arsenal involved in mineral uptake, nitrogen fixation, growth promotion and biocontrol attributes.

Intellectual Property Law and Plant Protection
Intellectual Property Law and Plant Protection

Author: Taylor & Francis Group

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-13

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9781032240381

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This book provides a detailed and critical account of the emergence, development and implementation of plant variety protection laws in Asian countries. In so doing, the book explores how Asian countries can capitalise on the 'unused policy space' in international agreements such as TRIPS and UPOV, and in the CBD and the Plant Treaty.

Recent Highlights in the Discovery and Optimization of Crop Protection Products
Recent Highlights in the Discovery and Optimization of Crop Protection Products

Author: Peter Maienfisch

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-03-24

Total Pages: 647

ISBN-13: 0128210362

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Recent Highlights in the Discovery and Optimization of Crop Protection Products highlights the most prominent, recent results in the search for safe and effective new crop protection products. With a focus on the design, synthesis, optimization and/or structure-activity relationships of new chemistries targeting insect, disease, weed, nematode, vector and animal parasite control, the book also includes recent developments in crop enhancement chemistries and new approaches to crop protection products. The inclusion of information on testing tools, green chemistry approaches, and the latest discovery tools, like modeling, structure-based design, and testing tools makes this volume complete. Based on key presentations given at the 14th International IUPAC conference on Crop Protection, May 19-24, 2019 in Ghent, Belgium, this book includes the many exciting new discoveries and findings reported. It is designed to inspire additional research and advancement in the field. Based on science presented at the 2019 International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Conference on Crop Protection Provides real-world perspectives on pesticide and disease control progress Presents scientific developments from an international array of contributing authors

Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes
Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes

Author: Tariq Aftab

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-09-30

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 0323885888

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Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes: Developing Climate-Resilient Plants reviews and integrates currently available information on the impact of the environment on functional and adaptive features of plants from the molecular, biochemical and physiological perspectives to the whole plant level. The book also provides a direction towards implementation of programs and practices that will enable sustainable production of crops resilient to climatic alterations. This book will be beneficial to academics and researchers working on stress physiology, stress proteins, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, and other fields of plant physiology. Advancing ecophysiological understanding and approaches to enhance plant responses to new environmental conditions is critical to developing meaningful high-throughput phenotyping tools and maintaining humankind’s supply of goods and services as global climate change intensifies. Illustrates the central role for plant ecophysiology in applying basic research to address current and future challenges for humans Brings together global leaders working in the area of plant-environment interactions and shares research findings Presents current scenarios and future plans of action for the management of stresses through various approaches

Plant Nutrient Acquisition
Plant Nutrient Acquisition

Author: N. Ae

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 4431669027

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New research reveals that plants actively acquire nutrients; the acquisition process is not a passive one in which plants simply wait for dissolved nutrients to come closer to their roots. In fact plants play a far more active role than once was understood to be possible in nutrient acquisition and in adaptation to problem soils. This book presents an excellent overview and summary of new concepts of plant nutrient acquisition mechanisms, and sets forth their practical implications in crop production. The scope is wide ranging, from biochemical, molecular, and genetic analysis of nutrient acquisition to global nutritional problems. Especially noteworthy are the sections on the cell apoplast, phosphorus-solubilizing organisms, and direct uptake of macro-organic molecules. With contributions by leading scientists worldwide, the book provides an invaluable resource for researchers in plant and environmental sciences and in agronomy and other branches of agriculture.

New Perspectives and Approaches in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Research
New Perspectives and Approaches in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Research

Author: P.A.H.M. Bakker

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-04-02

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1402067763

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In the context of increasing concern for food and environmental quality, use of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) for reducing chemical inputs in agriculture is a potentially important issue. This book provides an update by renowned international experts on the most recent advances in the ecology of these important bacteria, the application of innovative methodologies for their study, their interaction with the host plant, and their potential application in agriculture.

Sustainable Management of Phytoplasma Diseases in Crops Grown in the Tropical Belt
Sustainable Management of Phytoplasma Diseases in Crops Grown in the Tropical Belt

Author: Chrystel Y. Olivier

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-02-05

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 3030296504

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With 160+ countries and islands, the tropical belt is the geographical region centered on the equator and limited by the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Tropical agricultural production is mostly for local consumption but cash crops are also present. Tropical agriculture is characterized by a significant lack of capital in research and agricultural systems and by a high prevalence of insect pests and diseases. Phytoplasma diseases are associated by bacteria-like pathogens living in plant sap and spread by sap-feeding insects. They are emerging diseases and are difficult to control, mostly because their epidemiology is not known. This book will focus on detection and prevention of phytoplasma diseases in field and horticultural crops grown in the tropical belt. The book will review current prevention methods used in small and large-scale farms, and present research results aiming at developing sustainable management of phytoplasma diseases in the tropics.