Viruses and virus diseases of the vegetables in the Mediterranean basin / edited by Gad Loebenstein, Herve Lecoq.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Loebenstein, G. (Gad)

Lecoq, H.

Series:

Advances in virus research ; v. 84.

Advances in virus research, 0065-3527 ; v. 84

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vegetables--Diseases and pests.

Vegetables.

Virus diseases of plants.

Plant viruses--Control.

Plant viruses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (595 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Academic Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume of Advances in Virus Research focuses on mycoviruses. The authors and reviews represent the most current and cutting-edge research in the field. A broad range of research is presented from research experts.Key features: * Contributions from leading authorities * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field

Contents:

Front Cover; Viruses and Virus Diseases of Vegetables in the Mediterranean Basin; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Vegetable Crops in the Mediterranean Basin with an Overview of Virus Resistance; I. Some Economic Data; II. Center of Origin and Biological Data; A. Allium; B. Carrot; C. Lettuce; D.Artichoke; E.Brassica; F.Sweetpotato; G.Cucumber, melon, and watermelon; H.Cucurbita; I.Peas; J.Beans; K.Asparagus; L.Potato; M.Tomato; N.Pepper; III.Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Major Tomato Viruses in the Mediterranean Basin; I.Introduction

II.Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus-A Limiting Factor in Tomato ProductionA.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties; C.Transmission and incidence; D.Detection and control methods; III.Torradovirus, a Recently Described Viral Genus Infecting Tomato Crops; A.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties; C.Transmission and incidence; D.Detection and control methods; IV.Tomato Infectious Chlorosis and Tomato Chlorosis Criniviruses-From the New World to the Mediterranean Basin...; A.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties; C.Transmission and incidence; D.Detection and control methods

V.Pepino Mosaic Virus, a Tomato Virus with a Rapidly Increasing Incidence in the Mediterranean BasinA.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties; C.Transmission and incidence; D.Detection and control methods; VI.Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus and Other Tospoviruses: Is Tomato Production in the Mediterranean Basin Threatened by Newly Emer; A.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties; C.Transmission and incidence; D.Detection and control methods; VII.Cucumber Mosaic Virus, an Old Virus That Still Causes Outbreaks in Tomato Crops Worldwide; A.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties

C.Transmission and incidenceD.Detection and control methods; VIII.Is Pelargonium Zonate Spot Virus Emerging in the Mediterranean Basin?; A.Symptoms and strains; B.Virus properties; C.Transmission and incidence; D.Detection and control methods; IX.Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 3: Viruses of Cucurbit Crops in the Mediterranean Region: An Ever-Changing Picture; I.Introduction; II.Aphid-Borne Viruses; A.Potyviruses; 1.Watermelon mosaic virus; i. Symptoms, host range, and transmission; ii.Distribution in the Mediterranean region; iii.Biological and genetic variability; iv.Epidemiology

v.Diagnosticvi.Control; a.Prophylactic measures; b.Resistant cultivars; 2.Zucchini yellow mosaic virus; i.Symptoms, host range, and transmission; ii.Distribution in the Mediterranean region; iii.Biological and genetic variability; iv Epidemiology; v.Diagnosis; vi.Control; a.Prophylactic measures; b.Crossprotection; c.Resistant cultivars; 3.Papaya ringspot virus and related species; i.Symptoms, host range, and transmission; ii.Distribution in the Mediterranean region; iii.Biological and genetic variability; iv.Epidemiology; v.Diagnosis; vi.Control; a.Prophylactic measures; b.Resistance

vii.Potyvirus species related to PRSV

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-77003-1

9786613680808

0-12-394604-2

OCLC:

806205952