Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Potatoes and Production of Seed-Potatoes

This book is a comprehensive up-to-date treatise that includesinformation on virus-, viroid- and phytoplasma-induced potatodiseases. The chapters of this book were written by internationallywell-known experts and include novel techniques of detection, virusisolation, transmission and epidemiology of the pathogens, as well astheir control by rapid propagation of the virus-tested clones, breeding for resistance by conventional and biotechnological methodsand implementation of certification schemes.Also included are chapters on the botanical characteristics andeconomic importance of the potato, main cultivars, historicalperspectives and emerging viruses in relation to control proceduresand regulations.This book will be of major value to all those interested in potatoes -researchers and students, general practitioners, seed potato growers, tissue culture laboratories, inspection services and regulatoryauthorities; and should attract audiences from all potato growingareas: US, Europe, South America, Russia, India and China.