Product Description

Plant pathogenic fungi cause significant damage to the world's crops each year. Although now often used as part of a general integrated pest management strategy, chemical fungicides remain the prime method of control, and new fungicides continue to be developed by agrochemical companies, particularly as pathogens develop resistance to existing formulations. This book, accessible to undergraduate and graduate students, provides a concise and balanced review of fungicides and their application to crop protection. An unusual feature is the inclusion of ideas from the manufacturing industry, including discussions of the global market for fungicides and of the discovery and development process. The volume also considers the perspectives of the farmer and the consumer. Major topics addressed include fungicide mode of action, resistance, legislation governing fungicides, and the use of biotechnology and natural products.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2405607 in Books
• Published on: 1998-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Review

"Crop losses to pathogenic fungi that cause disease are large. Although some plant diseases cannot be controlled chemically, there is a wide range of fungicides available and new ones continue to be developed. Thus a book that reviews the current status of fungicides is timely. The goal of the book is to provide a concise and balanced review of these fungicides and their uses and applications in crop protection. The main topics discussed include the fungicides market, how fungicides are discovered and developed, mechanisms of fungicide action, resistance to fungicides, biological plant diseases, legislation related to fungicides, and current trends in the types of fungicides used. The material in the book takes a conventional approach to pest control linked with an emphasis on structure and mechanisms of action of fungicides. These well-written and comprehensive sections are the main strength and appeal of this book."--The Quarterly Review of Biology

About the Author
H. G. Hewitt, School of Plant Sciences, University of Reading.