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Plant Defense

by Gebreil M. M. Gebreil , Kortam Yasmin G. a.
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9786209713361
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 132
  • Original Price: USD 87.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 186 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Life Sciences / Microbiology

Parasitic plants and plant pathogens are major biological threats to global agriculture and natural ecosystems, as they depend on host plants for survival, growth, and reproduction. Parasitic plants use specialized structures such as haustoria to penetrate host tissues and extract water, nutrients, and organic compounds, while microbial pathogens employ infection mechanisms involving enzyme secretion, toxin production, and rapid tissue colonization. These interactions weaken host plants, reduce photosynthetic efficiency, and ultimately decrease crop yield and quality. Understanding the biology and ecology of these organisms is essential for developing effective management strategies. Quantitative studies measuring growth rate, reproductive capacity, infection intensity, and dispersal patterns help predict infestation and disease outbreaks. Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and soil characteristics strongly influence pathogen activity and host susceptibility. Modern agriculture relies on integrated disease management approaches, including crop rotation, use of resistant cultivars, biological control agents, and precision agricultural practices to reduce disease.

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