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Biochemistry of Host–Pathogen Interaction

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Biochemical studies on the growth and survival of a pathogen and of the changes it induces in its host can ultimately lead to a better understanding of epidemiology, disease development, and control. With a few exceptions, such studies on white rust (WR) lag far behind those for diseases caused by other major groups of biotrophs. Ideal prerequisites for meaningful studies of the biochemistry of host–parasite interaction are (a) a clear understanding of the genetic control of virulence and avirulence in the parasite, and of susceptibility and resistance in the host; (b) precise histological and cytological descriptions of spore germination, infection, and the establishment and development of the infection; and (c) the availability of methods for growing the parasite alone and in combination with its host under controlled conditions. Unfortunately, these criteria have not been fully satisfied for any WR disease. Reduction in sugar content was proportionate to the disease severity and maximum reduction was observed in the infected leaves. Total free amino acids increased after infection in all the infected plant parts, and this increase was proportionate to the disease severity (Singh 2005).

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  1. Department of Plant Pathology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India

    Govind Singh Saharan

  2. Agriculture and Agi-Food Canada Saskatoon Research Station, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Prithwi Raj Verma

  3. Crop Protection Unit, Directorate of Rapeseed – Mustard Research (ICAR), Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

    Prabhu Dayal Meena

  4. Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan – II, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, Delhi, India

    Arvind Kumar

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Saharan, G., Verma, P., Meena, P., Kumar, A. (2014). Biochemistry of Host–Pathogen Interaction. In: White Rust of Crucifers: Biology, Ecology and Management. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1792-3_12

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