Am. Phytopathological Soc.
Phytophthora; identifying species by morphology and DNA fingerprints.
This wire-spiral-bound manual presents morphological and DNA fingerprint keys for identifying about 60 different individual species of Phytophthora. Two-page entries feature b&w micro- images and descriptions on facing pages. Two introductory chapters explain general principles for morphological identification, demonstrate definitive morphological characters, discuss growth media and methods, explain the PCR-SSCP protocol, and offer a partial list of other molecular fingerprinting techniques. A glossary is included. Gallegly is emeritus professor of plant pathology at West Virginia University. Hong is associate professor of plant pathology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
