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This book provides a complete and cohesive assessment of plant defence mechanisms in response to various biotic stresses. It also discusses the use of genetic engineering and molecular breeding to generate pathogen-resistant crops, as well as several case studies in the area. In addition, this work offers a path forward for dealing with impending issues. The study of host-pathogen interactions is concerned with the ongoing battle between plants and pathogens throughout their evolution which is generally complex. The appropriate updated information contained in this book, makes it a valuable source of knowledge for all those working in crop development as it presents a comprehensive picture of plant-pathogen interaction.
Key Features:
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Provides both fundamental and cutting-edge information on the molecular mechanisms underlying plant-pathogen interactions.
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Gives a comprehensive picture of the plant-pathogen interaction, from the microbe’s sensing to the molecular and biochemical changes that occur in plants to attain tolerance/resistance.
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Based on a thorough review of the literature, this book discusses all elements of pathogen detection, signalling and immunity.
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It lays out a strategy for dealing with impending issues and outlines specific steps to address them effectively.
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All chapters will be provided with relevant figures, and the discussion and arguments will be supported by data tables with pertinent references.
Hitendra K. Patel, PhD (University of Trieste) is a Principal Scientist at the CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. He has been an active researcher in plant-pathogen interaction over the past 10 years. During that time, he has published 45 referred journal articles and has been awarded three patents He has an h-index factor of 28.
Anirudh Kumar, PhD (University of Hyderabad), is an Associate Professor of Botany at the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since 2016, he has been an active educator and researcher on plant-pathogen interactions. He has published 27 referenced journal papers, edited 4 books and had an h-index of 21.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Editor biographies
List of contributors
1 The arms race of plants and pathogens: an introduction
2 Surveillance at the surface: pattern-and-damage-triggered immunity in plants
3 Fine-tuning the responses: role of phytohormones and their crosstalk in plant defence
4 Secret of success: effector-triggered host susceptibility by phytopathogens
5 Eliminating the enemy: effector-triggered host immunity to combat infection
6 Silencing the enemy: role of RNAi-based immunity in plants
7 Remembering the attack: role of epigenetic modifications and their inheritance in plant defence
8 Players in action: role of metabolites in plant defense
9 Fast-forward to molecular and mutation breeding for developing disease-resistant varieties
10 Impact of plant disease management in mitigating global food security
11 Major protein families involved in plant defence