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I have been actively working on virus and virus like diseases of citrus for the last 35 years. It had been felt need by citrus virologists in India and abroad to bring out a comprehensive publication on virus and virus like pathogens infecting citrus with special emphasis to the research work done in the Indian subcontinent which is considered as home of citrus. Therefore I decided to write my experiences on citrus viruses gained in India and abroad. While ...
The first chapter of the book provides brief introduction to virus and virus-like pathogens infecting plant species. In the second chapter, symptoms caused by these pathogens on their host(s) have been covered in detail. In third chapter, protocols for transmission of viruses by various methods including by insect and mite vectors have been described. Chapter four carries information and protocols to study physical properties of the virus in crude extract. Next ...
The book comprises of chapters contributed by eminent experts in their respective fields and deal intensively and extensively with pests and diseases caused by insects, nematodes, fungi, viruses, bacteria, mollicutes and viroids. These chapters present a comprehensive picture of diseases and pests with particular focus on symptoms, transmission, host range, production of diagnostic reagents, detection technology, taxonomy, ecology, epidemiology and effective ...