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The book is focused on the most recent and significant advances in research on downy mildews and related oomycete pathogens. The emphasis is on the biology of downy mildews, mechanisms of resistance in host- and non-host parasite interactions, population ecology and epidemiology, chemical control and fungicide resistance. The chapters are written by leading international experts on various aspects of downy mildews. All contributions are either comprehensive critical reviews or original research papers, and cover the most relevant and recent topics related to these biotrophic plant pathogens. The recent Special Issue is a continuation of previous one published by Springer in 2008. 

Knowledge of downy mildew pathogens and diseases has increased significantly in the areas of taxonomy, biology and molecular biology, mechanisms of resistance, population biology and ecology, epidemiology and chemical control. The opportunity to update comprehensively the major advances in these areas arose from the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) held in August 2008 at Torino (Italy). Contributions from this meeting are published here in 17 chapters that provide the most authoritative and recent analysis of these biotrophic plant pathogens and their interactions with plants. All contributions are either comprehensive critical reviews or original research papers, and cover the most relevant and recent topics related to these important biotrophic plant pathogens. It will be an invaluable resource to students and researchers in plant pathology, mycology, taxonomy, plant biology and crop protection. The recent Special Issue is a continuation of previous one published by Springer in 2008.