Postharvest pathogens and disease management / / P. Narayanasamy

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019439103321
• Autore: Narayanasamy P. <1937->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Interscience, c2006
• ISBN: 9786610278640; 9781280278648; 1280278641; 9780470362570; 047036257X; 9780471751984; 0471751987; 9780471751977; 0471751979
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (594 p.)
• Disciplina: 634/.0468
• Soggetti: Fruit - Postharvest diseases and injuries; Vegetables - Postharvest diseases and injuries; Phytopathogenic microorganisms
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: POSTHARVEST PATHOGENS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT; CONTENTS; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PART I CAUSES AND EFFECTS; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Importance of Postharvest Diseases; 1.2 The Study of Postharvest Diseases; 1.3 Development of Disease Management Strategies; Summary; References; 2 Detection and Identification of Postharvest Microbial Pathogens; 2.1 Microbial Pathogens in Seeds; 2.2 Microbial Pathogens in Propagative Plant Materials; 2.3 Microbial Pathogens in Fruits; 2.4 Microbial Pathogens in Vegetables; Summary; Appendix; References; 3 Ecology of Postharvest Microbial Pathogens; 3.1 Seed Microflora3.2 Fruit Microflora; 3.3 Vegetable Microflora; Summary; References; 4 Disease Development and Symptom Expression; 4.1 Seed Infection; 4.2 Seed Deterioration; 4.3 Infection of Fruits and Vegetables; Summary; Appendix; References; PART II ; FACTORS INFLUENCING DISEASE DEVELOPMENT IN STORAGE; 5 Influence of Cultivation Practices and Harvesting Methods; 5.1 Cultivation Practices; 5.2 Harvest-Related Operations; Summary; References; 6 Influence of Postharvest Handling and Storage Conditions; 6.1 Postharvest Handling; 6.2 Storage Conditions; Summary; References; PART III PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF POSTHARVEST DISEASE MANAGEMENT7 Preventive and Physical Methods; 7.1 Seeds and Propagative Materials; 7.2 Fruits and Vegetables; Summary; References; 8 Genetic Resistance of Host Plants for Disease Management; 8.1 Molecular Biology of Host Plant Resistance; 8.2 Resistance to Seed Infection; 8.3 Development of Disease Resistant Cultivars; Summary; Appendix; References; 9 Biocontrol Agents for Disease Management; 9.1 Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases of Fruits; 9.2 Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases of Vegetables; 9.3 Biological Control of Seed Spoilage9.4 Mechanisms of Biocontrol; 9.5 Enhancement of Efficiency of Biocontrol Agents; 9.6 Formulation of Biocontrol Agents; 9.7 Natural Compounds; Summary; Appendix; References; 10 Biotechnology for the Improvement of Resistance to Postharvest Diseases; 10.1 Genetic Manipulation; 10.2 Activation of Natural Host Defense Mechanisms; 10.3 Mycotoxin Management through Transformation; Summary; Appendix; References; 11 Postharvest Disease Management through Chemicals; 11.1 Fumigants; 11.2 Chemicals Used as Dips; 11.3 Chemicals Applied as Sprays or Dusts; 11.4 Assessment of Fungicidal Activity11.5 Chemicals Alternative to Conventional Fungicides; 11.6 Seed Treatment with Chemicals; 11.7 Development of Resistance to Fungicides; 11.8 Assessment of Fungicide Residues; 11.9 Control of Pathogens on Fresh-Cut Produce; Summary; Appendix; References; 12 Integrated Systems for the Management of Postharvest Diseases; 12.1 Seed-Borne Diseases; 12.2 Postharvest Diseases of Perishables; Summary; References; Addendum: Basic Methods; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: POSTHARVEST PATHOGENS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENTPostharvest diseases caused by microbial pathogens account for millions of dollars in losses of both durable and perishable produce products every year. Moreover, with consumers increasingly demanding minimally processed vegetables and fruits--which can be invaded by human pathogens--there is an imperative need for suitable protective measures to provide pathogen-free commodities that are free from, or contain only acceptable levels of, chemical residues.Providing details of both conventional and modern molecular techniques applicable