Bacteriophage Biocontrol for Paddy Leaf Blight

By S P Ranjani

"Bacteriophage Biocontrol for Paddy Leaf Blight" by S.P. Ranjani is a comprehensive guide to the use of bacteriophages as a biocontrol agent against bacterial leaf blight disease in paddy caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the use of bacteriophages in rice agriculture, including plant pathology, disease management, genetic diversity, phage-host interaction, and phage therapy.

The book emphasizes the importance of sustainable agriculture practices and the role of biological control in disease management. It discusses the microbial ecology and virus-host coevolution in agricultural systems and explores the potential of phage therapy as a viral therapy for plant protection. It provides a detailed analysis of the phage life cycle, including the bacteriophage genome, host range, virulence, and bacterial resistance.

The book also provides insights into the various applications of phage therapy in agriculture, including the use of biopesticides, disease control, and the promotion of disease resistance in plants. The book further explains the host defense mechanism and the role of bacterial populations and host specificity in phage therapy. The book highlights the importance of agro-biodiversity, agroecosystems, and ecological niches in phage therapy and disease suppression.

Overall, "Bacteriophage Biocontrol for Paddy Leaf Blight" provides a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and practitioners in agricultural microbiology and plant protection. The book serves as an essential guide to the use of phage therapy as a bio-based control method for disease resistance and environmental sustainability.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805282158
• ISBN13: 9781805282150
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Independent Author
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"