Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Molecular Recognition Processes Between Plant and Bacterial Pathogens
Introduction
Physical Contact of Plant Cells is Necessary for Bacterial Recognition
Molecules Responsible for Physical Contact
Many Bacterial Pathogens Induce Necrosis on Hosts and Nonhosts
Bacterial Pathogens Grow in Both Host and Nonhost Plants
Bacterial Pathogens Induce Leakage of Nutrients in Both Host and Nonhost Plants
Bacterial Genes Involved in Recognition of Hosts and Nonhosts
Coregulation of hrp, avr and Other Pathogenicity Genes
Transcription of Bacterial Pathogenicity Genes in Planta
Plant-Derived Molecules May Be Involved in Induction of Bacterial Genes
Some Plant Signals May Direct Synthesis of Elicitors
Secretion of Elicitors From Bacterial Cells in Plants
The Role of hrp and avr Genes in Early Recognition Process in Plant-Bacterial Pathogen Interactions
Other Signal Molecules of Bacterial Pathogens
The Signal Transduction System
Systemic Signal Induction
Is Cell Death Involved in Signal Transduction Pathway?
How Pathogens Avoid or Overcome Host Defense Mechanisms Induced by the Signal Transduction System?
Possible Role of Signal Transduction System in Evasion of Host Recognition by Phytopathogenic Bacteria During Pathogenesis
Conclusion
Chapter 2. Host Defense Mechanisms: Cell Wall?the First Barrier and a Source of Defense Signal Molecules
The First Barrier to Bacterial Infection in Plants
Structure of the Plant Cell Wall
Pectic Polysaccharides
Cellulose
Hemicellulos
Cell Wall Proteins
Bacterial Genes Encoding Extracellular Enzymes
Bacterial Genes Regulating Production of Extracellular Enzymes
Bacterial Genes Regulating Secretion of Extracellular Enzymes
Secretion of Proteases
The Signaling System in Induction of Bacterial Extracellular Enzymes
Plant Cell Wall Components Involved in Defense Mechanisms Against Bacterial Pathogens
Bacterial Extracellular Enzymes Induce Host Defense Mechanisms
Pectic Fragments Induce Virulence Genes in Bacterial and Defense Genes in Plants
Pectic Enzymes Vary in Inducing Resistance or Susceptibility
Polygalacturonase-Inhibiting Proteins
Cell Wall Modifications and Bacterial Disease Resistance
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Active Oxygen Species
Mechanism of Production of Active Oxygen Species
Signals for Induction of Active Oxygen Species in Bacteria-Infected Plants
Bacterial Infection Leads to Production of Active Oxygen Species in Plants
Active Oxygen Species May Induce Lipid Peroxidation
Increases in Active Oxygen Species Lead to Activation of Lipoxygenase
Active Oxygen Species Production Leads to Cell Membrane Damage
Active Oxygen Species May Directly Kill Bacterial Pathogens
Bacterial Pathogens May Tolerate Toxicity of Active Oxygen Species
Antioxidants of the Host May Protect Bacterial Pathogens Against Active Oxygen Species
The Possible Role of Active Oxygen Species in Disease Resistance
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Inducible Plant Proteins
Introduction
Nomenclature of Pathogen-Inducible Plant Proteins
Occurrence of PR Proteins in Various Plants
Classification of PR Proteins
Bacterial Pathogens Induce PR Proteins
Molecular Mechanisms of Induction of PR Proteins
Compartmentalization of PR Proteins in Plant Tissues
The Role of PR Proteins in Bacterial Disease Resistance
The Second Group of Pathogen-Inducible Proteins: Constitutive, but Increasingly Induced
Hydroxyproline-Rich Glycoproteins
Lectins
Not All Inducible Proteins Need Be Involved in Inducing Bacterial Disease Resistance
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Inducible Secondary Metabolites
What Are Inducible Secondary Metabolites?
Bacterial Pathogens Induce Accumulation of Secondary Metabolites in Infected Tissues
Phytoalexins Accumulate in Plants After Irreversible Cell Membrane Damage
Phytoalexins Accumulate Only Locally and Not Systemically
Mode of Syntheses of Phytoalexins
Evidences That Induced Secondary Metabolites Are Involved in Bacterial Disease Resistance
Phytoalexins May Be Suppressed, Degraded, or Inactivated in Susceptible Interactions
Some Phytoalexins May Not Have Any Role in Disease Resistance
Constitutive, but Induced Secondary Metabolites During Pathogenesis
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Biotechnological Applications: Molecular Manipulation of Bacterial Disease Resistance
Introduction
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System for Induction of Disease Resistance
Manipulation of Resistance Genes Involved in Signal Transduction System
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System by Elicitors
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System by Using Chemicals
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System by Using Rhizobacterial Strains
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System by Enhanced Biosynthesis of Salicylic Acid
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System by Inducing Accelerated Cell Death
Manipulation of Signal Transduction System by Enhanced Biosynthesis of Cytokinins
Manipulation of Inducible Proteins for Induction of Bacterial Disease Resistance
Suppression of Virulence Factors of Bacterial Pathogens to Manage Bacterial Diseases
Exploitation of Insect Genes Encoding Antibacterial Proteins for Bacterial Disease Management
Exploitation of Bacteriophage Genes for Bacterial Disease Management
Exploitation of Genes from Human Beings, Hens, and Crabs for Management of Plant Bacterial Diseases
Conclusion
References
Index

Examine the most recent developments in molecular plant pathology!

This comprehensive reference book describes the molecular biology of plant-pathogen interactions in depth. With Dr. Vidhyasekaran’s keen insights and experienced critical viewpoint, Bacterial Disease Resistance in Plants: Molecular Biology and Biotechnological Applications not only presents reviews of current research but goes on to suggest future research strategies to exploit the studies in interventions with biotechnological, commercial, and field applications.

This extraordinarily well-referenced book delivers in-depth examinations of:
the molecular recognition process between plants and bacterial pathogens
bacterial genes involved in the recognition process
hrp, avr, dsp, and hsv genes
the transcription of bacterial genes in plants
signal transduction systems in bacteria and plants
the functions of resistance genes and defense genes at the molecular level
the elicitor molecules of bacterial pathogens and plants and their interactions
plant and bacterial cell wall modifications and their role in triggering host defense mechanisms

Bacterial Disease Resistance in Plants also explores active oxygen species, inducible plant proteins and their signals and transcription mechanisms, inducible secondary metabolites, and more. It introduces novel strategies for bacterial disease management using genes from human beings, birds, crabs, insects, fungi, bacteria, and bacteriophages; and genetic engineering techniques that can be used to develop transgenic, disease-resistant plants.
Generously illustrated with figures and tables that make the data more quickly understandable, Bacterial Disease Resistance in Plants will be an invaluable resource and textbook for plant pathologists, bacteriologists, botanists, plant physiologists, plant molecular biologists, microbiologists, biochemists, plant cell and applied biologists, genetic engineers, and graduate-level students in these disciplines.