Editors: Phetole Mangena, Sifau A. Adejumo

Series Title: Advances in Legume Research

Physiological Responses and Genetic Improvement for Biotic Stress Resistance

Volume 2

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ISSN: 2737-4882 (Print)
ISSN: 2737-4890 (Online)
ISBN: 978-981-5165-32-6 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5165-31-9 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2023
DOI: 10.2174/97898151653191230201

Introduction

This reference provides comprehensive insights on the harm inflicted by pests and diseases on leguminous crops. Internationally acclaimed authors provide succinct reviews on breeding and impact of biotic stress factors such as insect pests, microbial pathogens, spiders, and vertebrate pests in legumes like soybean, cowpea, and common bean. The book also contains detailed technical analysis of methods such as the PCR-based detection, next generation sequencing / marker-assisted selections, low cost lethal-non-lethal vertebrate pest control and mechanisms of climate/nutrient induced resistance. The unique feature of this book is its focus on the optimization and development of environmentally friendly methods for pest and disease control in leguminous crops. Other features include structured sections for easy reading and a list of references for advanced readers.

Key themes:

⚬   Biotic Stress and Plant Resistance

⚬   Biotic Stress in Legumes (Cowpea and Soybean)

⚬   Diagnostic and Control Methods for Microbial Plant Pathogens

⚬   Viral Diseases of Legumes and Management

⚬   Vertebrate Pests in Legumes and Economic Implications

⚬   Spiders in Legume Agroecosystems

⚬   Climate-Driven Factors and Insect Pests of Legumes

⚬   Sustainable Crop Nutrition for Biotic Stress Alleviation in Legumes

⚬   Physiological Responses in Legumes to Combined Stress Factors

Readership

Researchers and professionals in legume agriculture; scholars in the field of plant science and agriculture.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Phetole Mangena
Department of Biodiversity
School of Molecular and Life Sciences
Faculty of Science and Agriculture
Republic of South Africa
University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province


Sifau A. Adejumo
Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Ibadan, Ibadan,
Nigeria




Contributor(s):
Abideen A. Alarape
Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Nigeria


Arinao Mukatuni
Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P. O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028
South Africa


Benjamin Joshua
Department of Crop Protection, Georg August University, Gottingen
Germany


Hafiz A. Badmus
Department of Biodiversity, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa
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Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Nigeria


Ifedolapo O. Adebara
Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Nigeria


Josephine Malatji
Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa


Mokgadi Asnath Modiba
Department of Biodiversity, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa


Phetole Mangena
Department of Biodiversity, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa


Phumzile Mkhize
Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa


Pirtunia Nyadzani Mushadu
Department of Biodiversity, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa


Sifau A. Adejumo
Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Nigeria


Sinorita Chauke
Department of Biodiversity, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa


Yolette Belinda Rapelang Nyathi
Department of Biodiversity, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province
Republic of South Africa