Histopathology of Seed-Borne Infections - Applied Research Center ...

PrefaceThe book deals with only one aspect of seed-borne infection — the histopathology.Since the publication of the late Dr. Paul Neergaard’s book, Seed Pathology, whichstill remains an invaluable guide, phenomenal progress has taken place in the subject.Recent information on histopathology of seeds infected by different groups ofmicroorganisms is scattered in numerous research periodicals. An attempt has thereforebeen made to consolidate this scattered information and present a coordinatedand coherent account. Information on flower and development of anther and ovuleleading to the formation of seed, and variability in seed structure of crop plants,relevant to studies in seed pathology has also been provided. Much of the informationis based on the material used by the authors for their teaching and incorporatesimportant developments in histopathology. A large number of the illustrations usedare from the studies and publications of the authors and their collaborators.Up-to-date scientific names are used for pathogens based on the followingpublications:Farr, D.P., Ellis. G.F., Chamunis, G.P., and Rossman, A.Y. 1989. Fungi on Plants and PlantProducts in United States. APS Press, St. Paul, MN.Fauquet, C.M. and Martelli, G.P. 1995. Updated ICTV list of names and abbreviations ofviruses, viroides and satellites infecting plants. Arch. Virol. 140: 393–413.Fauquet, C.M. and Mayo, M.A. 1999. Abbreviations of plant virus names — 1999. Arch.Virol. 144: 1249–1273.Young, J.M., Saddler, G.S., Takikawa, Y., De Boer, S.H., Vauterin, L., Gardan, L., Gvozdyak,R.I., and Stead, D.E. 1996. Names of plant pathogenic bacteria, 1864–1995. Rev.Plant Pathol. 75: 721–763.This book will be useful to students, teachers, and researchers in seed pathologyand seed technology. Personnel working in seed health testing laboratories, plantquarantine, and agro-industries will find this book helpful in formulating strategiesfor testing, interception, and control of pathogens occurring as internal infections.Dalbir SinghS.B. Mathur