Heterobasidion annosum: [Hardcover]

Steven Woodward (Author), J Stenlid (Author), R Karjalainen (Author), A Hüttermann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0851992757 | ISBN-13: 978-0851992754 | Publication Date: January 7, 1998 | Edition: First

The fungus Heterobasidion annosum is, in economic terms, the most important causal agent of disease and of yield loss in coniferous trees in northern temperate regions. This is the first book which brings together and summarises the considerable amount of knowledge which has been gathered about all aspects of this disease. It has been prepared and published with support from the European Union, under the Agriculture and Agro- Industrial Research (AAIR) programme. Drawing on over 2,000 research papers and books published from the early nineteenth century to the present day, the book covers topics which include the history, detection, biology, taxonomy and distribution of H. annosum. It provides the latest information on infection, host resistance, the biochemistry of the host-parasite interaction, molecular and genetic regulation of the host response and methods of control. It concludes with a series of case studies from Europe and North America. This book is an indispensable source of information for all those involved in the management of coniferous forests and plantations wishing to reduce the impact of this disease on yields. It should also become the accepted text for students of forestry and plant pathology studying H. annosum, and an invaluable reference manual for scientists researching this, and other fungal tree diseases.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Heterobasidion annosum is a destructive root decay pathogen of temperate zone conifers worldwide, causing extensive growth loss and mortality. . . . With the exception of the first chapter on the historical aspects of H. annosum, the book is organized into four major parts that deal with biology, host resistance, disease control, and disease impact of this pathogen, in that order. Each of these parts consists of chapters written by well known H. annosum researchers, comprehensively addressing the topics pertaining to the respective chapters. . . . The illustrations and photographs in the book are well utilized to clarify points or procedures discussed in the text. . . . In conclusion, I believe this book to be a major contribution to forest pathology and particularly to the study of this pathogen. Students, researchers, and practitioners concerned with this root disease will find this book an asset."--ForestScience


"Heterobasidion annosum is a destructive root decay pathogen of temperate zone conifers worldwide, causing extensive growth loss and mortality. . . . With the exception of the first chapter on the historical aspects of H. annosum, the book is organized into four major parts that deal with biology, host resistance, disease control, and disease impact of this pathogen, in that order. Each of these parts consists of chapters written by well known H. annosum researchers, comprehensively addressing the topics pertaining to the respective chapters. . . . The illustrations and photographs in the book are well utilized to clarify points or procedures discussed in the text. . . . In conclusion, I believe this book to be a major contribution to forest pathology and particularly to the study of this pathogen. Students, researchers, and practitioners concerned with this root disease will find this book an asset." --ForestScience

About the Author

S. Woodward, University of Aberdeen. J. Stenlid, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. R. Karjalainen, University of Helsinki.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: CABI; First edition (January 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851992757
• ISBN-13: 978-0851992754
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,587,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)