Challenging Problems in Horticultural and Forest Pathology

Challenging Problems in Horticultural and Forest Pathology
Author: R. C. Sharma
Publisher: Indus Publishing
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2006
Genre: Horticultural crops
ISBN: 9788173871825

Papers presented at the Symposium on Challenging Problems in Horticultural and Forest Pathology, held at Solan during 14-15 November 2003.

Approaches and Trends in Plant Disease Management

Approaches and Trends in Plant Disease Management
Author: M. Sharma
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9386102994

The book on “Approaches and Trends in Plant Disease Management” takes stock of the present status of research in plant disease management technologies viz., host resistance, cultural practices, biological, molecular, biotechnological approaches and chemical methods. Besides these, chapters on protected cultivation, nematode problems and their management, climate variables and their impact on plant diseases: retrospect and prospect and rational use of fungicides have also been included.

Integrated Plant Disease Management

Integrated Plant Disease Management
Author: R.C. Sharma
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9387307824

Plant diseases often are the worst natural hazards in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. New diseases and new biotypes of existing disease producing organisms appear from time to time in more virulent forms. The most startling aspect of plant diseases is that their management cost us a huge sum every year with serious consequences in environment and human health. Therefore, integrated disease management practices need to be refined and adopted to reduce the crop losses. In this book, the current status of various aspects of integrated disease management in fruits, vegetable, ornamentals, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, medicinal and forest plants etc. has been analyzed. Major focus is on the integrated disease management in horticultural crops. Emphasis has been given to the use of non-chemical methods like cultural practices, soil solarization, plant growth promoting microorganisms, organic amendments, botanicals and biocontrol agents. It is hoped that the book will serve as an important guide to the plant pathologists, horticulturists, nematologists, microbiologists, mushroom scientists, breeders and students.

Advances in Plant Disease Management

Advances in Plant Disease Management
Author: Pranjib K. Chakrabarty
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2023-12-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1003821707

Advances in Plant Disease Management: Volume I: Fundamental and Basic Research is an invaluable compilation for researchers/students/stakeholders/policymakers in agriculture. The book aims to offer the latest understanding of fundamental and basic research fronts toward managing crop plants diseases. After clearly explaining the updated knowledge on the host immune system, and pathogen’s interplay with the host as unraveled through genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular studies, this book equips readers with the knowledge to confidently account for them during the formulation of management strategies for major crop plant diseases. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the research advances in plant disease management, including: · Newer insight into the host-pathogen interaction, including effector-driven pathogenesis in different host-pathogen systems · Updates on plant defense pathways leading to resistance to pathogens · Use of novel molecules, antagonists, and genome-editing tools toward manipulating host resistance · Plant protection policies that support the agricultural production system from a global perspective

Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management

Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management
Author: J. N. Srivastava
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2022-04-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000368351

Plant diseases cause serious threats to the successful cultivation of horticultural crops, resulting in huge losses in their yields. These plant diseases are known to affect horticultural crops at various growth stages and reduce the yield as well as quality of fruits and vegetables. Diseases also cause subsequent postharvest transit and storage losses. This 4-volume set provides the latest diagnostic information along with effective management solutions to the problems of diseases of field crop plants caused by phytopathogens. In volume 1, each chapter includes an introduction, disease symptoms, causal organisms, disease cycles, epidemiology, and management of economically important plants. With contributions from national scientists who are engaged in teaching, research, and extension services who share their experiences here, the chapters explore apples, amla (or Indian gooseberry), avocado, Indian bael, banana, Indian jujube, citrus, grapes, guava, hazelnut, and more. The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases, with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes: Volume 1: Fruit Crops Volume 2: Vegetable Crops Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops Volume 4: Important Plantation Crops, Medicinal Crops, and Mushrooms

Disease Management in Arid Land Crops

Disease Management in Arid Land Crops
Author: S. Lodha
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9387741370

Like other agro climatic zones of India, crops in arid region also suffer enormously due to vagaries of plant diseases. Certain agro-climatic conditions favor occurrence and development of these diseases, which often takes a serous form resulting in heavy crop losses. Instances are there when growers have abandoned cultivation of cumin, a cash crop, which suffered heavily due to wilt and shifted to less remunerative or more irrigation requiring crops. Even several folk songs depict the plight of cumin growers. Similarly, concurrent soil moisture and heat stress favor survival and multiplication of soil-borne plant pathogens that causes root rots in many legumes, oilseeds and trees. As arid lands are brought under irrigation, several newer or hitherto unimportant diseases have also became serious. With the burgeoning population pressure, arid region is now confronted with producing more grain and fodder per unit of land. Besides cultivation of drought hardy varieties of crops under improved agronomic practices, management of plant diseases is yet another area, which can accept this challenge to maximize productivity of arid lands. In the present compendium, contributions were invited from experienced research workers working in specialized Institutes. An effort has been made to provide information on the occurrence of major diseases on principal cereals, legumes, oilseeds, spices, horticultural crops, trees, medicinal plants, etc, and on factors influencing their development and practical remedial measures to reduce crop losses.

Dalbergia sissoo

Dalbergia sissoo
Author: Siddra Ijaz
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000413756

Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham) is a perennial tree species native to the Asian subcontinent. It is an economically significant tree for its value in forestry, agroforestry, and horticulture. The high-quality timber imparts this tree species a significant commercial value. Besides valuable timber, it also exhibits medicinal, industrial, and agroforestry allied attributes. This tree has been introducing to the geographical regions where it does not exist naturally, which indicates its significant properties, getting diverse communities' attention. This book provides information about this tree species based on the latest research trends and development on the subject. It addresses researchers, forestry specialists, natural resource managers, or all those interested in the rehabilitation, maintenance, and management of Dalbergia sissoo tree resources. Key features Discusses botanical features, reproductive characters, taxonomy, geographical distribution, and ecological importance of Dalbergia sissoo. Highlights physiological and biochemical features of Dalbergia sissoo and vis-à-vis contribution to the sustainability of the ecosystem. Explains ethnobotany of Dalbergia sissoo, its ethnobotanical uses to cure various ailments, and contribution to the pharmaceutical industry. Provides a comprehensive account of insect pest threat and diseases as a leading cause of deteriorating growth, cultivation, productivity, and quality losses in Dalbergia sissoo. Describes conventional breeding methods and non-conventional strategies for genetic improvement, biodiversity, and conservation of D. sissoo Relays sustainability, socio-economic importance, agroforestry trends, current scenario, and future challenges of D. sisso

Disease Problems in Vegetable Production, 2nd Ed.

Disease Problems in Vegetable Production, 2nd Ed.
Author: Satish K. Gupta
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2018-04-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9387991997

The book entitled “Disease Problems in Vegetable Production” 2nd edition, is specifically prepared for under and post graduate students in Agriculture/ Horticulture and range of professionals including teachers, researchers, extension plant pathologists and elite vegetable growers. The book gives a comprehensive over-view of economic importance, symptomatology, etiology, pre-disposing factors and management of vegetable diseases employing cultural, biological, host resistance, plant extracts and chemical methods as such and in anintegrated approach so that the ravages due to the diseases remain below economic threshold level. A total of 19 chapters dealing with important diseases of vegetables like potato, tomato, crucifers, cucurbits, pea, French bean, chillies and bell pepper, onion, garlic, eggplant, carrot, sugar beet, colocasia, okra and leafy vegetables have been compiled in this book. Two new chapters on diseases of ginger and diseases of vegetables under protected cultivation as well as some important diseases of different vegetable crops left out in the first edition have been added in this edition. Besides, the book also includes chapters on common pathogens of vegetable crops, disease problems in nurseries, post harvest diseases and diseases caused by nematodes. All chapters have been updated in the light of available literature up to 2017. Symptoms, disease cycles of important diseases and different structures of pathogen(s) have also been given in the book that will not only help in better diagnosis and understanding of the perpetuation and spread of the causal pathogens but will also help in the management of these diseases more effectively. Coloured photographs of disease symptoms have also been included for easy identification of vegetable diseases.

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops
Author: Gireesh Chand
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000448975

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops: Recent Management Approaches covers certain basic aspects of knowledge on diagnostic symptoms, modes of perpetuation and dissemination of pathogens, favorable conditions for disease development, and the latest management strategies for disease prevention and mitigation in vegetable crops, fruit crops, and plantation crops. With chapters written by experts working on specific fruit and vegetables disease, the volume covers many vegetable and fruit crops, including pineapples, grapes, apples, guava, litchi, potatoes, peas, beans, ginger and turmeric, and many more. Each chapter reviews the specific diseases relevant to the crop and their management and includes recent research findings. The information presented here will be valuable for plant protection officers, district horticulture officers, and other government personnel in the directorates and agencies of agriculture, horticulture and plant protection, as well as plant protection experts, vegetable specialists, and others.

Diseases of Edible Oilseed Crops

Diseases of Edible Oilseed Crops
Author: Chirantan Chattopadhyay
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1498766625

Diseases of Edible Oilseed Crops presents an unprecedentedly thorough collection of information on the diseases of cultivated annual oilseed crops, including peanut, rapeseed-mustard, sesame, soybean, sunflower, and safflower. Written by internationally recognized researchers, this book covers and integrates worldwide literature in the field up to 2014, setting it apart from other books that are only of regional importance. The book focuses on major diseases of economic importance to each crop. Each chapter is devoted to a type of crop and a profile of affecting diseases according to geographical occurrence, epidemiology, symptoms, causal pathogens, host-pathogen interactions, biotechnological aspects, and the latest approaches to understanding host-pathogen interactions. It also includes discussions on developments on controversial subjects in research in order to stimulate thinking and further conversation with an eye toward improvements and resolutions. Research on oilseed crop diseases has expanded tremendously in the past 30 years, primarily as an effort to reduce losses to various stresses, including crop diseases. In the war against hunger and malnutrition, it is necessary to enhance and update knowledge about crop diseases and managing them. By compiling decades of information from previously scattered research into a single globally minded volume, Diseases of Edible Oilseed Crops provides these much-needed updates and enhancements.