Current Trends In Plant Disease Diagnostics And Management Practices
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Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices
Plant diseases play an important role on our daily lives. Most of plant diseases are visible and are caused by biotic and/or abiotic factors. Symptoms are usually the results of a morphological change, alteration or damage to plant tissue and/or cells due to an interference of the plant’s metabolism. All basic structures of vascular plants are subject to attack by pathogens. The failure in accurate disease diagnosis and management may lead to huge losses in plant production and related commodities, which causes nutritional food scarcity. Typically, the appearance of a biotic symptom will indicate the relatively late stage of an infection and/or colonization of a pathogen. Expert detection, accurate diagnosis, and timely management play a significant role in keeping plants free from pathogens. In this book expert scholars share their research knowledge and key literature which are vital toward the diagnosis of plant diseases across the globe, addressing traditional plant pathology techniques, as well as advanced molecular diagnostic approach.
Conventional to Emerging Advances in Plant Disease Diagnosis and Pathogen Detection
Diseases in crops cause significant economic losses by decreasing both the yield and quality of produce. Early and accurate diagnosis of these diseases is crucial, as it enhances the effectiveness of management strategies and helps prevent long-term damage to infected plants. The need for precise, swift, and efficient methods for diagnosing diseases and detecting pathogens remains a top priority. Conventional to Emerging Advances in Plant Disease Diagnosis and Pathogen Detection comprehensively addresses key diagnostic methods and pathogen detection techniques, from their origins to the present, guiding us toward the future of plant diagnostics. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, extension workers, and growers, offering the latest information on developments in disease diagnosis and pathogen detection. The chapters within this volume offer a comprehensive journey through the historical perspectives and groundbreaking innovations that have shaped disease diagnosis. We traverse the conventional methods that have laid the foundation for our understanding, and then embark on a journey through emerging technologies that promise to revolutionize the field. This compilation aims to connect traditional knowledge with the latest technological advancements, offering a comprehensive view of the trajectory of plant disease diagnosis. Created through collaborative efforts of field experts sharing insights and experiences, this resource is not only informative but also forward-thinking. Features Comprehensive coverage of both traditional and contemporary diagnostic techniques for identifying plant diseases and detecting pathogens. Detailed exploration of the latest advancements and innovations in disease diagnosis and pathogen detection, providing up-to-date knowledge. In-depth discussion of cutting-edge diagnostic strategies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, biosensors, next-generation sequencing, point-of-care assays, and CRISPR-Cas systems. Abundantly illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts, and representations to support field identification and precise diagnosis of plant diseases.
Nanotechnology-Based Sustainable Alternatives for the Management of Plant Diseases
Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Alternatives for the Management of Plant Diseases addresses the power of sustainable nanomaterials for plant and food protection. The book highlights dangers arising from bacteria, fungi, viruses, insects, seeds, plants, fruits and food production and summarizes new and sustainable strategies. It places a particular focus on plant pathogen control, and in the food packaging sector in agri-food applications. The control of plant pathogens in plants and in food has been conventionally made by adding chemical preservatives and by using thermal processing, but sustainable nanotechnology can be a power tool to aid in this complex set of challenges. Advances in materials science have led to the rapid development of nanotechnology that has great potential for improving food safety as a powerful tool for the delivery and controlled release of natural antimicrobials. - Analyzes and lays out information related to sustainable strategies, taking a nano-based approach to the management of plant diseases and biotic damage on fresh food - Presents the latest discoveries and practical applications of nanotechnology based, sustainable plant protection strategies to combat dangerous microorganisms and improve the shelf-life of food - Assesses the major challenges of manufacturing nanotechnology-based pesticides on a mass scale