edited by John H. Andrews, I.C. Tommerup ; series editor, J.A. Callow.
Volume 24 /
New York :
Academic Press,
1997.
1 online resource (xvi, 466 pages) :
illustrations.
Advances in botanical research ;
v. 24
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Front Cover; Advances in Botanical Research, Volume 24; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors to Volume 24; Contents of Volumes 13-23; Series Preface; Preface; Chapter 1. Contributions of Population Genetics to Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management; I. Introduction; II. Population Genetics and Plant Pathology; III. What can Population Genetics Contribute to Epidemiology and Plant Disease Management?; IV. Examples of the Integration of Population Genetics and Epidemiology; V. Future Contributions of Population Genetics to Plant Pathology; Acknowledgements; References
Chapter 2. A Molecular View Through the Looking Glass: the Pyrenopeziza brassicae-Brassica InteractionI. Introduction; II. The P. brassicae-Brassica Interaction; III. Molecular Techniques in the Analysis of the P. brassicae-Brassica Interaction; IV. Molecular Analysis of Pathogenesis; V. Analysis of the Hemibiotrophic Phase: the Role of Cytokinins; VI. Analysis of Sexual Morphogenesis; VII. A Molecular View through the Looking Glass: the P. brassicae-Brassica Interaction; VIII. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References
Chapter 3. The Balance and Interplay Between Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in FungiI. Introduction; II. Initiation of Asexual Sporulation and Sexual Reproduction; III. Comparisons of Genetic Variation, Physiological Costs and Fitness between Asexual and Sexual Systems; IV. Maintaining and Changing the Balance between Reproductive Processes; V. Trade-off between Asexual and Sexual Reproduction; VI. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 4. The Role of Leucine-Rich Repeat Proteins in Plant Defences; I. Introduction; II. Resistance Genes Encoding Proteins with Extracytoplasmic LRRs
II. Plant PathogensIII. Plant Endophytes; IV. Saprophytes; V. Life-style Crossroads; VI. Life-styles and Ecosystem Dynamics; VII. Fungal Biology in Agricultural Versus Natural Ecosystems; VIII. The Evolution of Agriculture; IX. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 6. Cellular Interactions between Plants and Biotrophic Fungal Parasites; I. Introduction; II. Why do Fungal and Oomycetous Parasites form Intracellular Structures?; III. Of what Significance are the Plant Cellular Rearrangements that Accompany Parasite Invasion?
III. Resistance Genes Encoding Proteins with Cytoplasmic LRRsIV. Defence-related Genes Encoding Proteins with Extracytoplasmic LRRs; V. Genes Encoding Proteins of Unknown Function with Extracytoplasmic LRRs; VI. A Gene Encoding a Protein of Unknown Function with Cytoplasmic LRRs; VII. The Evolution of Plant LRR Proteins; VIII. The Structure and Molecular Specificity of Plant LRR Proteins; IX. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 5. Fungal Life-styles and Ecosystem Dynamics: Biological Aspects of Plant Pathogens, Plant Endophytes and Saprophytes; I. Introduction
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Articles in this volume analyze rapidly evolving approaches, many at the cusp of development, to research plant defense mechanisms, pathogen variability, and epidemiology. Jones and Jones focus on emerging patterns that key resistance genes encode or require leucine-rich repeat proteins. Holub and Beynon analyze associating host resistance specificity with a locus and whether a phenotype is due to single or multiple genes. Ashby combines biochemical, molecular, and classical plant pathology to analyze interactions and provide leads to novel control strategies. Heath and Skalamera question why fungal biotrophs form intracellular structures, the significance of ensuing cellular rearrangements and death of invaded resistant cells. Spencer-Phillips explores the roles of haustoria and intercellular hyphae in intercepting organic and inorganic nutrients from hosts. Chamberlain and Ingram compare pathogen asexual and sexual reproduction for generating genetic variation, physiological and fitness costs and trade-offs. Hardham and Hyde consider new knowledge of sporangiogenesis and zoospore production in oomycetes. Dewey et al. analyze recent advances in accurately enumerating pathogens in soil. Wistemeyer et al. consider opportunities for horizontal gene transfer amongst microbes and plants in soil. Irwin et al. discuss origins of genetic variationof Phytophthora pathogens of pasture legumes. Rodriguez and Redman show how prominent pathogens which also behave as endophytes or saprophytes may influence plant community structure and dynamics. Haubold and Rainey challenge us to consider geneticvariation in plant-colonizing bacterial populations. Milgroom and Fry demonstrate that the practical need to understand pathogen variation is the most significant application of population genetics to disease management.