Studies in the Agricultural and Food Sciences: Plant Breeding for Pest and Disease Resistance presents a critical review of the development of resistant varieti

This book describes the most basic elements in plant pathogen interactions and defence strategies in plants. The scientific background is explained as far as it

In the tradition of Silent Spring, Raoul Robinson's Return to Resistance calls for a revolution. Traditional plant breeding techniques have led us to depend mor

Human population is escalating at an enormous pace and is estimated to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. As a result, there will be an increase in demand for agricultu

The object of this book is to provide insight into the principles of disease and insect-pest resistance and to elaborate the resistance breeding practices with