Plant Health Case Studies Pathology and Crop Diseases

This book provides a comprehensive overview of major plant pathogens-viral, bacterial, fungal, and oomycete-impacting global crops. Integrating molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, and integrated disease management, this reference supports research and education in plant pathology, crop protection, plant health, and sustainable agriculture. Plant Health Cases: Plant Pathology and Crop Diseases provides an up-to-date and practical overview of the major pathogens affecting agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. Bringing together contributions from international experts, this book integrates current scientific understanding with field-based insights to support effective disease diagnosis and management. Organized into four parts - Viral and Phytoplasma Diseases, Bacterial Diseases, Fungal and Oomycete Threats, and Horticulture and Plantation Diseases - its key case studies cover citrus Huanglongbing, cassava brown streak, kiwifruit bacterial canker, wheat rusts, downy mildew in grapevines, and Xylella fastidiosa. By examining pathogen biology, epidemiology, and control strategies, this book highlights integrated and sustainable approaches suited to modern crop production systems. Plant Health Cases: Plant Pathology and Crop Diseases provides an up-to-date and practical overview of the major pathogens affecting agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. Bringing together contributions from international experts, this book integrates current scientific understanding with field-based insights to support effective disease diagnosis and management. Organized into four parts - Viral and Phytoplasma Diseases, Bacterial Diseases, Fungal and Oomycete Threats, and Horticulture and Plantation Diseases - its key case studies cover citrus Huanglongbing, cassava brown streak, kiwifruit bacterial canker, wheat rusts, downy mildew in grapevines, and Xylella fastidiosa. By examining pathogen biology, epidemiology, and control strategies, this book highlights integrated and sustainable approaches suited to modern crop production systems.