Biological Control of Microbial Plant Pathogens

R. Campbell

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511608612

The 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 biocontrol (in microbiology, ecology and plant pathology) is described and many examples of control measures in commercial use or development are given. There is increasing interest in biocontrol from the general public, environmentalists and the major world agrochemical companies, and this easily read text presents recent developments in the subject. The book provides enough references and literature citations to allow a more detailed investigation of particular diseases or control systems to be made. This textbook is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students in botany, biology, microbiology, plant pathology, agriculture, horticulture, crop science, microbial ecology, crop protection and related courses.

"...an excellent introduction to the literature on disease control through biological means." Phytopathology News

"...well written and easy to read and will certainly furnish a good overview for novices to the field." |American Society for the Microbiology News

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-viii

Preface
pp ix-x

1 - Introduction to plant pathology and microbial ecology
pp 1-40

2 - Historical and commercial background and methodology of biological control
pp 41-65

3 - Biocontrol on leaf surfaces
pp 66-94

4 - Biocontrol of stem diseases
pp 95-111

5 - Biocontrol of diseases of roots
pp 112-160

6 - Biocontrol of diseases of flowers and fruit
pp 161-168

7 - Biocontrol of diseases of seeds and seedlings
pp 169-180

8 - Conclusions and perspectives
pp 181-183

Glossary
pp 184-191

References
pp 192-199

Expanded index of pathogens
pp 200-206

Expanded index of antagonists
pp 207-211

Subject index
pp 212-218

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