Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This book describes the biological ways in which diseases of plants, caused by pathogenic microbes, can be controlled without the use of chemical pesticides. The basis of control is described and many examples of control measures in commercial use or development are given.
Table of Contents
Preface; 1. Introduction to plant pathology and microbial ecology; 2. Historical and commercial background and methodology of biological control; 3. Biocontrol on leaf surfaces; 4. Biocontrol of stem diseases; 5. Biocontrol of diseases of roots; 6. Biocontrol of diseases of flowers and fruit; 7. Biocontrol of diseases of seeds and seedlings; 8. Conclusions and perspectives.