Bibliography: leaves 108-152 / viii, 152 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This study investigates the induction of resistance to the clover cyst nematode, Heterodera trifolii Goffart, an economic pest in white clover pastures that are a key to high milk yields in dairy cattle...it explores the potential of soil and rhizosphere bacteria to induce systemic resistance in white clover, Trifolium repens L. (summary) / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Applied and Molecular Ecology, 2000