Biological Control of Plant Diseases: Progress and Challenges for the Future

by E.C. Tjamos (Editor), G.C. Papavizas (Editor), R.J. Cook (Editor)

Overview

The papers contained in this book were presented at a NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) held at Cape Sounion, Athens, Greece, 19-24 May, 1991. The twenty-eight more comprehensive papers represent the key subjects of the ARW covered by invited speakers. The thirty-four short papers presented in a research format are contributions of those invited to participate in the ARW. There was a total of 70 participants from 21 countries. The objectives of the ARW were as follows: to review current knowledge of biological control of plant diseases and plant parasitic nematodes, with emphasis on mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecosystem level; to examine and expand on current concepts and synthesize new concepts; to identify and prioritize limitations in the use of biological control for plant diseases and nematodes and the scientific research needed to overcome these limitations; and to develop strategies for biological control through management of resident agents or introduction of natural or modified agents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306442308
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	06/30/1992
Series:	NATO Science Series A: , #230
Edition description:	1992
Pages:	462
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

Enrichment, Conservation, and Management of Biological Control by Resident Soil and Plant-Associated Microorganisms: Biological Control of Plant Parasitic Nematodes; F.L. Lamberti, A. Ciancio. Biological Control with Introduced Soil and Plant-Associated Microorganisms: Biological Control of Damping-Off Diseases with Seed Treatments; T.C. Paulitz. Strategies for Greater Use and Commercialization of Biocontrol: A Customized Approach to Biological Control of Wheat Root Diseases; R.J. Cook. Molecular Biology and Genetic Improvement of Biocontrol Agents: Induced Resistance Using Pathogens and Nonpathogens; J. Kuc, N.A. Strobel. Biocontrol, Formulation, Delivery, Tracking, and Regulation of Natural and Modified Control Agents: Systems for Efficient Delivery of Biocontrol Agents to Soil; D.R. Fravel. 57 additional articles. Index.