Mentha is a genus from the family Lamiaceae, whose essential oils has long been used in
various forms such as in management of plant pathogens and insect pests, in traditional …

Throughout their life, plants typically remain in one location utilizing sunlight for the
synthesis of carbohydrates, which serve as their sole source of energy as well as building …

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of diseases caused by bacterial,
fungal, and viral infections. Infections affect plants at different stages of agricultural …

Dramatic progress in molecular biology and genetic engineering has recently produced an
unparalleled wealth of information on the mechanisms of plant and pathogen interactions at …

Accurate management practices in crop health and food safety are critical, especially
regarding the detection of plant pathogens in the early stages of a disease. To date, specific …

Increasing salinity and decreasing crop productivity are the two parallel problems, currently
faced in agroecosystems across the globe. In the absence of proper remediation of salt …

An easy-to-use single reference source covering the full range of subject areas associated
with plant pathology! This comprehensive volume covers the entire field of plant pathology. It …

Plant health and productivity is strongly influenced by their intimate interaction with
deleterious and beneficial organisms, including microbes, and insects. Of the various plant …

Plant pathogens challenge our efforts to maximize crop production due to their ability to
rapidly develop resistance to pesticides. Fungal biocontrol agents have become an …

The induction of defense compounds with arachidonic acid (AA) in avocado roots was
analyzed in 6-month-old avocado seedlings. One organic extract was obtained 24 h after AA …