Plant-microbe Interactions 2, 1997
Volume 2

Plant-Microbe Interactions, Volume 2 Volume 1 of this series has made its appearance and dealt forcefully with impor­ tant current topics in the field of plant-microbe interactions. We believe that the quality of those chapters was high and should serve as a focal point for the state of the art as well as an enduring reference. Volume 2 builds upon these accom­ plishments. Chapter 1 discusses the fascinating lipo-chitin signal molecules from Rhizo­ bium, aspects regarding their biosynthesis, and the basis for host specificity. These molecules are a cardinal example of how microorganisms influence plant development and stimulate speculation that they have identified a previously un­ known aspect of plant hormone activity. Chapter 2 continues the discussion of Rhizobium by considering the trafficking of carbon and nitrogen in nodules. Al­ though the ostensible advantage of nodules to plants is the fixation of atmos­ pheric nitrogen, the actual process involved in supplying reduced nitrogen to the plant host is complex.

Avirulence determinants in viruses, Jim Culver, University of Maryland; Virulence mechanisms in plant pathogens, Tim Denny, University of Georgia; Regulation of nodulin gene expression, Frans de Bruijin, Michigan State University; Biosynthesis and host-specificity of Nod factors, Ben Lugtenberg, Clusius Laboratory, Leiden; Avirulence genes, Janet Leach and Frank White, Kansas State University; Role of rhizosphere microorganisms in bioremediation, Barbara Walton, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Physiology of nitrogen fixing nodules, Alan Collmer, Cornell University; The hrp genes of plant pathogenic bacteria, Jeff Dangl, Max-Delbruck Laboratory, Cologne; Geminiviruses, Judith Brown, University of Arizona; Agrobacterium, Eugene Nester, University of Washington

The second edition of this highly successful text covers all aspects of plant-microbe interactions. It reflects the current state of knowledge of plant-microbe relationships and provides convenient summaries of the latest research in this fast-advancing discipline. It covers all aspects of plant-microbe interactions including benificial plant symbioses, plant pathology, plant genetics, molecular biology, agronomy, ecology and phytochemistry.