Incorporating Advances In Plant Pathology

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Edited by J.A. Callow and supported by an international Editorial Board, Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 41st volume, the series features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This eclectic volume features five reviews on cutting-edge topics of interest to post-graduates and researchers alike.Advances in Botanical Research is a multi-volume publication that brings together reviews by recognized experts on subjects of importance to those involved in botanical research. First published in 1963, Advances in Botanical Research has earned a reputation for excellence in the field for more than thirty years. In 1995, Advances in Botanical Research was merged with Advances in Plant Pathology to provide one comprehensive resource for the plant science community, with equal coverage of plant pathology and botany in both thematic and mixed volumes. * Multidisciplinary reviews written from a broad range of scientific perspectives * For over 40 years, series has enjoyed a reputation for excellence * Contributors internationally recognized authorities in their respective fields

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Advances in BOTANICAL RESEARCH Incorporating Advances in Plant Pathology VOLUME 41 Advances in BOTANICAL RESEARCH Incorporating Advances in Plant Pathology Editor-in-Chief J. A. CALLOW School of Biosciences, The University of Birmingham, UK Editorial Board A. R. HARDHAM J. S HESLOP-HARRISON M. KREIS R. A. LEIGH E. LORD D. G. MANN P. R. SHEWRY D. SOLTIS Australian National University, Canberra, Australia University of Leicester, UK Universite de Paris-Sud, Orsay, France University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK University of California, Riverside, USA Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, UK IACR-Long Ashton Research Station, UK University of Florida at Gainesville, USA Advances in BOTANICAL RESEARCH Incorporating Advances in Plant Pathology Series Editor J. A. CALLOW School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK VOLUME 41 2004 Elsevier Academic Press 525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, California 92101-4495, USA 84 Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 8RR, UK This book is printed on acid-free paper. Copyright ß 2004, Elsevier Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. The appearance of the code at the bottom of the first page of a chapter in this book indicates the Publisher’s consent that copies of the chapter may be made for personal or internal use of specific clients. This consent is given on the condition, however, that the copier pay the stated per copy fee through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (www.copyright.com), for copying beyond that permitted by Sections 107 or 108 of the U.S. Copyright Law. This consent does not extend to other kinds of copying, such as copying for general distribution, for advertising or promotional purposes, for creating new collective works, or for resale. Copy fees for pre-2004 chapters are as shown on the title pages. If no fee code appears on the title page, the copy fee is the same as for current chapters. 0065-2296/2004 $35.00 Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone: (þ44) 1865 843830, fax: (þ44) 1865 853333, E-mail: [email protected]