The book titled Plant Pathogens and Principles of Plant Pathology offers fundamental and advanced information that serves as an introduction to its readers about its scientific basis. This literary work is beneficial in filling the gaps and providing support to its readers. The following are the main features of this volume: 1. The subject matter has been arranged in a systematic manner with appropriate illustrations. 2. The book contains recent information. 3. The language used is clear and easily comprehensible. 4. It comprises of 41 chapters that cover a significant portion of the syllabus prescribed by Indian Universities, particularly in the field of Plant Pathology. 5. The book includes a Glossary of technical terms for convenient reference at the end.
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- 1. Introduction and Importance of Plant Pathology in Agriculture
- 2. Plant Pathology-The Science
- 3. History of Plant Pathology
- 4.Important Plant Pathogenic Organisms
- 5. The Pathogens- Fungi
- 6. Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification of Fungi
- 7. Subdivision: Mastigomycotina
- 8. Subdivision Zygomycotina
- 9. Subdivision: Ascomycotina
- 10. Subdivision Basidiomycotina
- 11. Subdivision : Deuteromycotina
- 12. Prokaryotes: Classification of Prokaryotes According to Bergeys Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
- 13. The Pathogens-Bacteria
- 14. The Pathogens Viruses
- 15. The Pathogens-Phytoplasmas, Spiroplasma and Fastidious Vascular Bacteria
- 16. The Pathogens-Viroids, Algae, Protozoa and Prions
- 17. The Pathogens Nematode
- 18. The Pathogens-Phanerogamic Parasites
- 19. Physiological Disorders
- 20. Basic Terminology and Definitions in Plant Pathology
- 21. Classification of Plant Diseases
- 22. General Symptoms of Plant Diseases
- 23. Dispersal of Pathogens
- 24. Survival of Plant Pathogens
- 25. The Infection Process
- 26. Pathogenesis: Role of Enzymes, Toxins, Growth Regulators and Polysaccharides
- 27. Plant Defenses
- 28. Variation in Plant Pathogens
- 29. Plant Disease Epidemiology
- 30. Plant Disease Forecasting
- 31. Principles of Plant Disease Management
- 32. Physical Management
- 33. Cultural Management
- 34. Biological Management
- 35. Host Plant Resistance
- 36. Regulatory Methods - Plant Quarantine
- 37. Chemical in Plant Disease Management
- 38. Methods of Application of Fungicides
- 39. Application of Biotechnology in Plant Disease Management
- 40. Integrated Disease Management
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9789385516078
Publisert
2015-09-15
Utgiver
Vendor
New India Publishing Agency
Vekt
900 gr
Høyde
152 mm
Bredde
31 mm
Dybde
229 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
440
Forfatter
Om bidragsyterne
Sanjeev Kumar is Assistant Professor/Scientist, Department of Plant Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He is very sincere and hard working teacher. He has taught many undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D courses with great dedication to the great satisfaction of the students and actively involved in all teaching activities. Dr. Kumar has guided 20 M.Sc and 1 Ph.D student and has been actively involved in his research and extension activities too. As a researcher, he has been associated with 8 major research projects sponsored by ICAR, NATP,TSP and JICA, Japan. He has published 68 research and reviews papers, 25 book chapters, 105 popular articles, 1 research bulletin and 3 technical folders. He is an active member of over six National and International Societies. He is the fellow member of Indian Phytopathological Society, IARI New Delhi, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Udaipur, Rajasthan and Society of Biocontrol Advancement, Banguluru. He has attended many conferences, symposia, workshops and presented papers. He has also attended the World Soybean Research Conference held in Durban, South Africa.Dr. Kumar has authored seven books entitled Plant Pathogens & Principles of Plant Pathology, Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Identification & Management, Diseases of Field Crops and their Integrated Management, Pesticides and Plant Protection Appliances and Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops & Their Management-II Fundamentals of Plant Pathology published by New India Publishing Agency, New Delhiand three practical manuals. His research interests include pulse pathology and biological control.