The Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Disease

This is a true learning tool. I can't wait to use it in introductory plant pathology courses and to share it with the public when they say, "You're a what? Plant pathologist?" * Alejandra Huerta, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, USA * Essential reading for students of all levels: from the scientifically curious layperson to the seasoned specialist. * Charles Mitchell, Professor, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA * This treatise is impressive in its comprehensive and understandable introduction to the basic biology of diverse plant pathogens, and the complex interactions that they have with their plant hosts. There is a lot to learn and think about in this book! * Steven E. Lindow, Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley, USA * The Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Disease successfully bridges the disciplines of disease evolutionary ecology and plant pathology. It should serve as a very good textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, as a resource for ecologists studying plant diseases, and for plant pathologists. * Rodrigo P. P. Almeida, The Quarterly Review of Biology * This is an easy-to-read book that merges current knowledge of plant pathology and evolutionary ecology, while describing basic concepts in simple terms...[It's] a great resource for educators and students in plant pathology and mycology and provides a refreshing perspective by going beyond agricultural settings to exploring the role of plant disease in natural ecosystems. * Terry J. Torres Cruz, Inoculum * This is an easy-to-read book that merges current knowledge of plant pathology and evolutionary ecology, while describing basic concepts in simple terms...[It's] a great resource for educators and students in plant pathology and mycology and provides a refreshing perspective by going beyond agricultural settings to exploring the role of plant disease in natural ecosystems. * Terry J. Torres Cruz, Inoculum * This book has clear yet concise details and takes the reader through the course at an achievable pace. There are colourful illustrations, useful learning tips such as a mnemonic to remember rust spore types and insert boxes to highlight key processes or techniques, such as serological testing using ELISA. To help non-experts, there are primers on some mathematical analyses such as population models. New terms are highlighted in bold; a glossary of these words would be a useful addition. * Dr Alex Waller FRSB, The Biologist * This book has clear yet concise details and takes the reader through the course at an achievable pace. There are colourful illustrations, useful learning tips such as a mnemonic to remember rust spore types and insert boxes to highlight key processes or techniques, such as serological testing using ELISA. To help non-experts, there are primers on some mathematical analyses such as population models. New terms are highlighted in bold; a glossary of these words would be a useful addition. * Dr Alex Waller FRSB, The Biologist *