Promotional Information

Key features of the fourth edition include:
* Thumbnail sketches of each genera and family groups
* Genome maps of all genera for which they are known
* Genetic engineered resistance strategies for virus disease control
* Latest understanding of virus interactions with plants, including gene silencing
* Interactions between viruses and insect, fungal, and nematode vectors
* New plate section containing over 50 full-color illustrations

Reviews

"...this book is still unique, being the most comprehensive survey of classic and modern plant virology." - JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (August 2005) "The book is strong in its coverage of recent developments. This is a book for the advanced student and researcher." Ron Fraser for MICROBIOLOGY TODAY (2002)