The Haustoria of Certain Rusts and the Relation Between Host and Pathogene - Hardcover

Rice, Mabel Agnes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1025698797 ISBN 13: 9781025698793

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"The Haustoria of Certain Rusts and the Relation Between Host and Pathogene" is a significant scientific investigation into the microscopic interactions between parasitic fungi and their plant hosts. This work focuses on the specialized structures known as haustoria, which rust fungi (Uredinales) use to penetrate host cells and absorb nutrients. The study examines various species of rusts and provides detailed observations on the morphological and physiological relationship between the pathogene and the host tissue.

Through meticulous microscopy and cytological analysis, Mabel Agnes Rice explores how these parasitic organisms establish themselves within host cells without immediate destruction, highlighting the delicate biological balance required for successful parasitism. This treatise serves as a foundational text for researchers in mycology, botany, and plant pathology, offering detailed insights into the evolutionary adaptations of fungal pathogens. It remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical development of our knowledge regarding plant-fungal symbioses and the mechanisms of infectious plant diseases.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025698797
• ISBN 13: 9781025698793
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 116