Pythium is one of the most important phytopathogens causing significant damage to agriculture, forest, and nurseries, etc. It is an unseen enemy of the root zone of various plants and hence considered as "hidden terror" for a number of plants. An accurate diagnosis and identification of
Pythium
causing various infections in plants is very important because it is often confused with several other fungi.
infections are difficult to control once they have set in. Therefore, its effective and ecofriendly management is of paramount importance. In addition, there are many reports on
causing infections in human beings and animals. The present book on
focuses on various aspects which mainly include pathogenesis, technological developments in detection and diagnosis, and its management.
Key Features
Includes identification of Pythium spp. by traditional and molecular methods
Deals with different diseases caused by Pythium spp
Describes the role of Pythium in mammalian diseases
Incorporates various management strategies
Discusses emerging role of nanotechnological tools for the management of
diseases