Phytophthora Diseases in India

Contents: Preface. 1. A general account of the genus Phytophthora. 2. Isolation techniques and media and selective media for the isolation and maintenance of species of Phytophthora. 3. Method of inducing zoosporangia, zoospores and oospores in species of Phytophthora. 4. Techniques for soil infestation and other pathogenic studies. 5. Description of all Indian-species of Phytophthora. 6. Host parasite interaction, toxins and enzymes of the pathogens; and ultrastructural details. 7. Literature available on Phytophthora. 8. Symposia and conference on Phytophthora species in India and abroad. 9. Future strategies – areas which need special emphasis. 10. Bibliography. Subject index.

From the foreword: "The book deals with the description, classification and identification of Indian species of Phytophthora along with a world list of species of this genus. Indian literature on all the aspects of Phytophthora diseases has been brought together and presented in a single volume. The subject matter has been dealt with in a very lucid and systematic way along with attractive illustrations. Additional information pertaining to symposia and conferences on Phytophthora have been provided which will help readers in gaining a better understanding of the current status of Phytophthora. The areas which need special attention in future have also been highlighted.