Plant virus and viroid diseases in the tropics. Volume 1, Introduction of plant viruses and sub-viral agents, classification, assessment of loss, transmission and diagnosis /

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Author / Creator:Sastry, K. S. (Kokkarachedu Subramanya), 1944-
Imprint:Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, c2013.
Description:1 online resource.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9851729
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Varying Form of Title:Introduction of plant viruses and sub-viral agents, classification, assessment of loss, transmission and diagnosis
ISBN:9789400765245 (electronic bk.)
940076524X (electronic bk.)
9789400765238
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 9, 2013).
Summary:Plant virus and sub-viral pathogens pose severe constraints to the production of wide range of economically important crops worldwide. The crops raised both through true seed and vegetative propagated materials are affected with number of virus and virus-like diseases. The virus may enter into plants through seed planting materials or by vectors. Once the virus is in the field, it multiplies and spreads following definite patterns depending upon the nature of the vector and agro-meteorological conditions. Disease free crops and plants are great economic and social importance in feeding the