Macrophomina Phaseolina: Ecobiology, Pathology and Management

Macrophomina Phaseolina is a widespread challenge to plant health, affecting the fibrovascular system of roots and basal internodes, leading to wilting, premature drying, and dying. This book explores alternative sustainable management technologies such as mix-cropping, antagonistic bacteria and fungi, microbial biosurfactants, plant growth-promoting antagonistic rhizobacteria, and cultural practices to control the disease.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 388 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Macrophomina Phaseolina: Ecobiology, Pathology, and Management delves into comprehensive strategies for the sustainable prevention and treatment of this pervasive challenge to plant health. Spanning both agricultural and non-food plant domains, the book showcases a diverse range of approaches and offers valuable insights. The pathogen responsible for M. phaseolina affects the fibrovascular system of roots and basal internodes, hindering the transport of water and nutrients to the upper parts of the plant, ultimately leading to progressive wilting, premature drying, and plant death. This decline in vigor and yield is further exacerbated by the pathogen's interaction with soil, microbes, and ecological conditions, which contribute to disease-causing mechanisms. Recognizing the importance of minimizing ecological resource impact in disease management, the book emphasizes alternative sustainable management technologies such as mix-cropping, the utilization of antagonistic bacteria and fungi, microbial biosurfactants, plant growth-promoting antagonistic rhizobacteria, and the potential role of cultural practices. By exploring these diverse approaches, Macrophomina Phaseolina: Ecobiology, Pathology, and Management provides valuable guidance for addressing this widespread challenge and promoting plant health in a sustainable manner.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443154430