Forest Microbiology: Volume 2: Forest Tree Health

Forest Microbiology, Volume Two: Forest Tree Health provides an overview of emerging microbial phytopathogens of forest trees, along with novel approaches for managing tree pests and diseases in a changing climate. It also discusses the impact of tree microbiomes on host fitness and beneficial components of the microbiota.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Forest Microbiology, Volume Two: Forest Tree Health delves into the realm of emerging microbial phytopathogens that pose a threat to forest trees, alongside innovative approaches for managing tree pests and diseases in a climate that is constantly evolving. The book offers a comprehensive overview of selected microbial pathogens that affect forest trees, focusing on their biology, lifecycle, modes of spread, detrimental effects on affected tree species, and current and potential control strategies. Additionally, the impact of tree microbiomes on host fitness is explored, shedding light on the beneficial components of these microbial communities and their crucial functional roles in tree nutrition, immunity, and disease resistance. Furthermore, this volume addresses the diverse functions of microbial disease agents, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, and phytoplasma, placing strong emphasis on their genetics, biochemistry, physiology, evolutionary biology, and population dynamics. Serving as a valuable resource for foresters, forest pathology practitioners, and plant biologists, this title provides essential insights into the complex interplay between microorganisms and forest ecosystems.

Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323850421