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Focusing on the significant impact of plant diseases, this book explores their historical and contemporary roles in society. It highlights how plant pathology has influenced economic stability, migration, and even conflicts, with notable examples like the potato late blight in Ireland. The author emphasizes the ongoing relevance of plant pathologists in addressing both silent deaths in developing nations and substantial economic losses in industrialized countries. Through a light narrative, the book underscores the crucial importance of understanding plant diseases today.