BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPROACHES FOR PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT

"of Plant diseases continue to pose a significant threat to global food security, causing substantial losses in crop productivity and quality. The growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices has accelerated the adoption biotechnology-based solutions for effective plant disease management. Biotechnological Approaches for Plant Disease Management presents a comprehensive overview of modern biotechnological innovations that are reshaping the field of plant pathology and crop protection.
This book explores the fundamental and applied aspects of plant disease management through advanced molecular and biotechnological approaches. It covers important topics such as Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) and Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR), the role of rhizobacteria in inducing plant defense responses, proteomics in plant-pathogen interactions, and soil metagenomics for understanding microbial diversity and ecosystem functions.
The volume further highlights cutting-edge technologies including Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS), RNA interference (RNAi) for viral resistance, gene tagging, molecular mapping, and marker-assisted selection for identifying and deploying disease resistance genes. Advanced diagnostic tools such as Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) and microarray technology are also discussed for rapid, sensitive, and accurate detection of plant pathogens.
Bridging fundamental science with practical applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, academicians, plant breeders, biotechnologists, and agricultural professionals. It provides insights into emerging technologies that contribute to sustainable crop protection, improved disease resistance, and enhanced agricultural productivity."