Plant galls and gall inducers

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This book aims to provide an accessible, illustrated overview of common and biologically significant galls for students and professionals in the natural sciences, including biology, agronomy, and entomology. Galls are presented alongside their causative agents, organized by the systematic classification of parasites. The morphological descriptions are enhanced with biological details and brief studies on anatomy and cecidogenesis, illustrating the interaction between the parasite and the plant's adaptive responses. Unlike catalogues such as those by Houard, Buhr, or Felt, this work offers a systematic and biological perspective, akin to but more concise than Sorauer's and more contemporary than the cecidological studies of Küster and Ross. Given that the last comprehensive treatise on cecidology was published over twenty years ago, this book addresses the need for updated information. While it is more current, it does not claim to be exhaustive, as it is designed as a survey. For deeper insights, readers are encouraged to consult the referenced works. For detailed anatomy and cecidogenesis, Küster's and the recent treatise by Meyer & Maresquelle are recommended.