Microbial Ecology of Leaves /

The leaf surface or phyllosphere is a major habitat for microorganisms. Microbes on or within leaves play important roles in plant ecology, and these microbes can be manipulated to enhance plant growth or reduce plant disease. This book presents a number of critical reviews by internationally recogn...

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Main Author: Andrews, John H.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hirano, Susan S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 1991.
Series:Brock/Springer series in contemporary bioscience.
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Summary:The leaf surface or phyllosphere is a major habitat for microorganisms. Microbes on or within leaves play important roles in plant ecology, and these microbes can be manipulated to enhance plant growth or reduce plant disease. This book presents a number of critical reviews by internationally recognized experts on the microbial ecology of leaves. Topics include methods of assessment of microbial populations on leaf surfaces, leaves as reservoirs of ice nucleation phenomenon, and leaves as microbial habitats in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. The book will be of interest to students and scientists in numerous disciplines, including botany, aerobiology, meteorology, ecology, agriculture, and microbiology.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 499 pages 77 illustrations)
ISBN:9781461231684 (electronic bk.)
146123168X (electronic bk.)
ISSN:1432-0061