The Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Disease

Ingrid Parker author Gregory Gilbert author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:16th May '23

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Understanding the symbiosis between plants and pathogenic microbes is at the core of effective disease management for crops and managed forests. At the same time, plant-pathogen interactions comprise a wonderfully diverse set of ecological relationships that are powerful and yet so commonplace that they often go unnoticed. Ecologists and evolutionary biologists are increasingly exploring the terrain of plant disease ecology, investigating topics such as how pathogens shape diversity in plant communities, how features of plant-microbe interactions including host range and mutualism/antagonism evolve, and how biological invasions, climate change, and other agents of global change can drive disease emergence. Traditional training in ecology and evolutionary biology seldom provides structured exposure to plant pathology or microbiology, and training in plant pathology rarely offers depth in the theoretical frameworks of evolutionary ecology or includes examples from complex wild ecosystems. This novel textbook seeks to unite the research communities of plant disease ecology and plant pathology by bridging this gap.

This is a true learning tool. I can't wait to use it in introductory plant pathology courses and to share it with the public when they say, "You're a what? Plant pathologist?" * Alejandra Huerta, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, USA *
Essential reading for students of all levels: from the scientifically curious layperson to the seasoned specialist. * Charles Mitchell, Professor, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA *
This treatise is impressive in its comprehensive and understandable introduction to the basic biology of diverse plant pathogens, and the complex interactions that they have with their plant hosts. There is a lot to learn and think about in this book! * Steven E. Lindow, Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley, USA *
The Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Disease successfully bridges the disciplines of disease evolutionary ecology and plant pathology. It should serve as a very good textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, as a resource for ecologists studying plant diseases, and for plant pathologists. * Rodrigo P. P. Almeida, The Quarterly Review of Biology *
This is an easy-to-read book that merges current knowledge of plant pathology and evolutionary ecology, while describing basic concepts in simple terms...[It's] a great resource for educators and students in plant pathology and mycology and provides a refreshing perspective by going beyond agricultural settings to exploring the role of plant disease in natural ecosystems. * Terry J. Torres Cruz, Inoculum *
This book has clear yet concise details and takes the reader through the course at an achievable pace. There are colourful illustrations, useful learning tips such as a mnemonic to remember rust spore types and insert boxes to highlight key processes or techniques, such as serological testing using ELISA. To help non-experts, there are primers on some mathematical analyses such as population models. New terms are highlighted in bold; a glossary of these words would be a useful addition. * Dr Alex Waller FRSB, The Biologist *
This book has clear yet concise details and takes the reader through the course at an achievable pace. There are colourful illustrations, useful learning tips such as a mnemonic to remember rust spore types and insert boxes to highlight key processes or techniques, such as serological testing using ELISA. To help non-experts, there are primers on some mathematical analyses such as population models. New terms are highlighted in bold; a glossary of these words would be a useful addition. * Dr Alex Waller FRSB, The Biologist *

ISBN: 9780198797883

Dimensions: 246mm x 190mm x 17mm

Weight: 734g

336 pages