Plant Virus, Vector (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781138112018)

Stressing the key role vectors play in the spread of viral diseases, this volume explores a number of areas involved in plant virus research. It examines ways to control or manage viruses through a practical understanding of the interactions between viral vectors and their environment. Emphasizing the globalization of agriculture, it provides an in-depth understanding of vectors, discussing their biology, dispersal, movement and migration; contemporary canvases of epidemiology; management of viral diseases; and quarantine requirements to prevent the spread of agricultural viruses.