The book covers the taxonomy, diversity, bioactivity, and nanotechnology involved in the study of the genus Phoma.  It presents the most recent molecular taxonomic approach, secondary metabolites, different bioactivities, combating microbial threats, and its use in nanotechnology from a basic research to an applied perspective. Expert contributors provide the latest research and applications to present thorough coverage of this important genus in human and plant pathology and the disease management.

Part 1-General Identity and Taxonomy

Phoma: An Overview
Phoma Diseases-Identification, Epidemiology and Management
Taxonomical Evaluation of Phoma-History of Classification, Current Status and Future Directions
Part 2-Diversity, Diseases and Host Range
Biodiversity of the Genus Phoma in Different Habitats
Phoma on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Types of Plant Diseases Caused by Phoma Species and Their Integrated Management
Plant Pathogenic Phoma Species: Host Range, Symptoms and Distribution
Overview of Phoma-like Fungi on Legumes: Papilionaceous plants): Pea, Beans, Soybean, Chickpea and Faba Beans
Vegetable Diseases Caused by Phoma SSP
Part 3: Phoma Spp. as a Human Pathogen.- Phoma as an Infectious Pathogen in Medical Practice.-  Part 4- Bioactivities and Nanotechnology
Genus Phoma; A Review of Its Potential Bioactivities, Implications and Prospects
Bioherbicidal Activity of Phoma macrostoma
Fruitful Decade for Phoma Secondary Metabolites From 2011 to 2020: Chemistry, Chemical Diversity and Biological Activities
Plant Growth Promoting Phoma spp.
Biological Management of Plant Diseases by Non-Pathogenic Phoma spp.
Endophytic Phoma: Potentials and Limitations
Bioactive Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic Phoma: Biochemistry and Signifigance
Exploitation of Phoma for Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles.