Chapter 1. Insects as phytoplasma vectors: ecological and epidemiological aspects.- Chapter 2. The biology and ecology of leafhopper transmission of phytoplasmas.- Chapter 3. Psyllid vectors.- Chapter 4. Vector role of cixiids and other planthopper species.- Chapter 5. Transovarial transmission in insect vectors.- Chapter 6. Phytoplasma transmission by seed.- Chapter 7. Transmission of phytoplasmas by agronomic practices.- Chapter 8. Control of phytoplasma diseases through resistant plants.- Chapter 9. Phytoplasma elimination from perennial horticultural crops.- Chapter 10. Microbes relationship with phytoplasmas in plants and insects.- Chapter 11. Integrated management of phytoplasma diseases. sakriti opis