Clubroot Disease of Crucifers: Biology, Ecology and Disease Management

The book provides comprehensive information on Plasmodiophora brassicae Woronin, infecting cruciferous crops and weeds, including its geographical distribution, symptoms, host range, yield losses, and disease assessment scales. It also explores host-parasite interactions, genetic and molecular mechanisms, management practices, and integrated approaches. It is useful for researchers, teachers, extension specialists, farmers, and students in agriculture and plant pathology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 757 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The book is a comprehensive resource that delves into both fundamental and applied knowledge regarding Plasmodiophora brassicae Woronin, the pathogen responsible for infecting cruciferous crops and weeds. This disease has caused significant damage worldwide, with an average annual loss of cruciferous crops ranging from 10 to 15 percent at a global level. It is considered a disease of cultivation due to its ability to persist in the soil for years, accumulating as resilient resting spores of P. brassicae. These spores can spread within the field through various field operations, making it challenging to control.

One unique aspect of clubroot is its ability to survive in the rhizosphere of non-host plants, both cultivated and wild. This pathogen can establish itself in these environments and contribute to the disease spread. The book provides detailed information about clubroot, including its geographical distribution, symptoms, host range, yield losses, and disease assessment scales. It also explores host-parasite interactions, such as seed infection, disease cycle, infection process, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and forecasting.

Chapters in the book delve into the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying host-parasite relationships, as well as management practices for controlling clubroot. These practices encompass cultural, chemical, biological control methods, and other integrated approaches. The book is invaluable for researchers, teachers, extension specialists, farmers, and anyone interested in growing healthy and profitable cruciferous crops. It serves as a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students studying agriculture, particularly plant pathology. Additionally, national and international agricultural scientists, policy makers, and stakeholders will find this book to be a useful read.

Weight: 1346g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811621321
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021