About the Book: Insect Vectors and Plant Pathogens
The history of pathogens and vectors, unique symptoms of diseases and economic
importance of important viral diseases have been dealt with in the introductory
chapter of this book. While highlighting the role of arthropods, nematodes, and
fungi; other agents of the spread of plant pathogens have also been included.
Important aspects of insect vectors with direct bearing on transmission, i.e.
vector identification, biology, feeding apparatus, and mechanism of spread
including control of pathogens through vectors are covered comprehensively. As
aphids and other hemipterous insects are major insect vectors, the book stresses
on this order. There is a focus