Diseases caused by bacteria and fungi are currently some of the major factors limiting crop
production worldwide. In addition to negative effects on yield, diseases can also impact the …

Plant disease control is entering an exciting period during which transgenic plants showing
improved resistance to pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi and insects are being developed …

The development of plant transformation and gene cloning techniques has opened new
avenues for aug-menting disease and insect resistance in crops. The con-cept of'Genetically …

Plant diseases represent a major constraint on agricultural production. Finding sustainable
novel means for their control is an important challenge. The ever‐increasing knowledge and …

Plants possess a wide range of mechanisms for protecting themselves against infection by
pathogenic microorganisms. Recent studies have advanced our understanding of the …

Considerable progress has been made in the use of genetic engineering techniques to
enhance fungal disease resistance in plants. As a result, a greater understanding of …

Plant diseases cause diverse problems ranging from total crop loss to loss of product quality.
Solutions implemented to control the damage caused by disease include cultural practice …

The future of sustainable agriculture will increasingly rely on the integration of biotechnology
with traditional agricultural practices. Diseases can be caused by a variety of plant …

From the time domestication of plants for human use first began, fungal diseases have
caused major yield losses and have impacted the well-being of humans worldwide. The …

Transgenic crops are now grown commercially in 25 countries worldwide. Although
pathogens represent major constraints for the growth of many crops, only a tiny proportion of …