Identification of leaf disorder plays an important role in the economic prosperity of any
country. Many parts of a plant can be infected by a virus, fungal, bacteria, and other …

Plant pathogens cause significant damage to plant products, compromising both quantities
and quality. Even though many elements of agricultural practices are an integral part of …

The effects of climate change on plant pathogens and the diseases they cause have been
examined in some pathosystems. Predicted climatic changes are expected to affect …

SUMMARY Background: Banana (Musa spp.) is grown throughout the tropical and
subtropical regions of the world. The fruits are a key staple food in many developing …

This new edition of Fungi in Ecosystem Processes continues the unique approach of
examining the roles of fungi from the perspective of ecosystem functions. It explores how …

Accurate predictions of crop production are critical to developing effective strategies at the
farm level. Knowing banana production is due to the need to maximize the investment–profit …

Background Modern banana cultivars are primarily interspecific triploid hybrids of two
species, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana, which respectively contribute the A-and B …

Abstract The United States and the world face serious societal challenges in the areas of
food, environment, energy, and health. Historically, advances in plant genetics have …

Most fungal effectors characterized so far are species-specific and facilitate virulence on a
particular host plant. During infection of its host tomato, Cladosporium fulvum secretes …

Agricultural productivity is the asset on which the world's economy thoroughly relies. This is
one of the major causes that disease identification in fruits and plants occupies a salient role …