{"title":"BS Thind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBS Thind\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate world of plant pathology and microbiology, offering detailed insights into phytopathogenic bacteria and their role in plant diseases. These works are essential for readers interested in understanding the scientific principles behind plant health and disease management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category, Thind’s books combine thorough research with clear explanations, making them valuable resources for students, researchers, and anyone keen on the intersection of biology and agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"phytopathogenic-bacteria-and-plant-diseases-by-bs-thind-9780367197155","title":"Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field of Phytobacteriology is rapidly advancing and changing, due to recent advances in genomics and molecular plant pathology, as well as the global spread of bacterial plant diseases and the emergence of new bacterial diseases. There is a need to integrate an understanding of bacterial taxonomy, genomics, and basic plant pathology that reflects state-of-the-art knowledge about plant-disease mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases\u003c\/em\u003e describes seventy specific bacterial plant diseases and presents an up-to-date classification of plant pathogenic bacteria. It serves as a valuable resource for scientists and researchers engaged in ongoing projects or formulation of new research projects. The book is also suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in the disciplines of Phytobacteriology and Plant Pathology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey features of the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContains the latest updated information on plant pathogenic bacteria up to December 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDescribes seventy specific bacterial diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePresents classification of the bacteria and associated nomenclature based on Bergey’s Manual Systematic Bacteriology and International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscusses practical and thoroughly tested disease management strategies to help control significant losses caused by these plant diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReviews the role of Type I-VI secretion systems and peptide- or protein-containing toxins produced by bacterial plant pathogens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBriefs on plants and plant products that act as carriers of human enteric bacterial pathogens, emphasizing the role of seed sprouts as common vehicles causing food-borne illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr B. S. Thind, former Professor-cum-Head of the Department of Plant Pathology at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, brings 34 years of experience in teaching, research, and technology transfer. He has conducted research on bacterial blight of rice, bacterial stalk rot of maize, bacterial blight of cowpea, bacterial leaf spot of green gram, bacterial leaf spot of chillies, and bacterial soft rot of potatoes. Dr Thind served as Principal Investigator of two ICAR-funded research schemes and a DST funded research scheme focusing on various aspects of phytopathogenic bacteria and disease control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe authored a manual entitled \"Plant Bacteriology\" and a textbook entitled \"Phytopathogenic Procaryotes and Plant Diseases,\" published by Scientific Publishers (India). He is a life member of the Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Society of Plant Pathologists, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, and the Indian Science Congress Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607373529324,"sku":"9780367197155","price":412.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367197155-phytopathogenic-bacteria-and-plant-diseases.jpg?v=1778162837"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bs-thind.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}