Fungal Pathogenesis in Plants and Crops: Molecular Biology and Host Defense Mechanisms

Fungal Pathogenesis in Plants and Crops: Molecular Biology and Host Defense Mechanisms, 2nd edition (Books in Soils, Plants, and the

Environment)
By P. Vidhyasekaran

Product Details
* Hardcover: 536 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (August 9, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0849398673

Book Description
Dramatic progress in molecular biology and genetic engineering has recently produced an unparalleled wealth of information on the mechanisms of plant and pathogen interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. Completely revised and expanded, Fungal Pathogenesis in Plants and Crops: Molecular Biology and Host Defense Mechanisms, Second Edition offers fresh insight into the interplay of signaling systems in plant and pathogen interactions. The book delineates the battle between plant and fungal pathogen and the complex signaling systems involved. See what's new in the Second Edition: · Chapter on the role of disease resistance genes in signal perception and emission · Chapter on cell death signaling in disease susceptibility and resistance · Revised material on phytoalexins, toxins, and signal perception and transduction in fungal pathogenesis · 17 additional families of pathogenesis-related proteins and antifungal proteins The book describes the weapons used by fungal pathogens to evade or suppress the host defense mechanisms. It covers each fungal infection process from initial contact and penetration to the subsequent invasion and symptom development. The author explains complex signaling systems in the plant-pathogen interface with flow charts and provides drawings elucidating the biosynthetic pathway of secondary metabolites. He includes figures that highlight cutting-edge breakthroughs in molecular science and tables documenting important findings in the field of molecular plant pathology. These features and more make this book not only the most up to date resource in the field, but also the most important.

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Guide to Microbiological Control in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Second Edition

Guide to Microbiological Control in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Second Edition
by Stephen P. Denyer (Editor), Rosamund M. Baird (Editor)

Product Details
* Hardcover: 504 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (December 26, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0748406158

Book Description
Microbiological matters continue to exercise considerable influence on product quality. In both the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, products of greater sophistication, along with evolving regulatory requirements, are elevating the challenges related to maintaining microbiological integrity.
Updated to reflect technological and regulatory changes, the Guide to Microbiological Control in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Second Edition covers thoseprincipal aspects of microbiology that arerelevant to the preformulation, formulation, manufacturing, and license application stages involved with the production of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
In recognition of the diverse disciplines involved in pharmaceutical and medical device production, this work provides a brief introduction to microbiology geared towards the nonmicrobiologist. Covering good manufacturing practice in the control of contamination, the text explores quality control, the preservation of formulations, and principles of sterilization, including microbiological-specific considerations for biotechnological products and other medical devices. It also provides additional materials on package integrity and contamination risks in clean rooms.

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