Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

Book Title: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
Authors: S.K. Tripathi & M.S. Bhale
ISBN: 9789392590498
Book Format: Paperback
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Year: 2025
Pages: 245
Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.25"
Weight: 405 grams

About the Book

Fundamentals of Plant Pathology is a comprehensive introduction to the study of plant diseases, offering an in-depth understanding of the microbial world and its impact on crop production. The book addresses both harmful and beneficial microbes, focusing on their role in plant pathology. This discipline offers numerous opportunities for research and practical applications in the field of agriculture.

The book is structured in two parts, with the first covering foundational knowledge and the second focusing on practical aspects of plant pathology. Topics are carefully selected to match the syllabus and are presented in a simple and accessible manner for students. The book emphasizes the importance of diagnostic skills, disease detection, and management approaches, essential for aspiring experts in plant pathology.

Table of Contents

Part A: Core Concepts in Plant Pathology

1. Importance of Plant Disease, Scope, and Objective of Plant Pathology

2. History of Plant Pathology with Special Reference to Indian Work

3. Concepts and Terms in Plant Pathology

4. Important Plant Pathogenic Organisms

5. Pathogenesis, Factors Affecting Disease Development, Disease Triangle and Tetrahedron

6. Classification of Plant Diseases

7. Abiotic Diseases and Their Management

8. General Characteristics of Fungi: Definition, Somatic Structures, Types of Fungal Thalli, Reproduction

9. Bacteria and Mollicutes: Characteristics, Classification, and Reproduction

10. Phytoplasma, Spiroplasma, Nematodes, Viroids, and Algae

11. Virus: Nature, Structure, Replication, and Transmission

12. Phanerogamic Plant Parasites

13. Classification, Morphology, and Symptoms Caused by Plant Parasitic Nematodes

14. Dispersal and Survival of Plant Pathogens

15. Parasitism and Variability in Plant Pathogens

16. Pathogenesis: Role of Enzymes, Toxins, and Growth Regulators in Disease Development

17. Defense Mechanisms in Plants

18. Epidemiology: Factors Affecting Disease Development

19. Principles and Methods of Plant Disease Management

20. Fungicides: Nature, Chemical Combinations, and Formulations

21. Fungicides Classification and Their Mode of Action

22. Antibiotics in Plant Pathology

Part B: Practical Aspects and Laboratory Techniques

1. Acquaintance with Various Laboratory Equipment and Microscopy

2. Collection and Preservation of Disease Specimens

3. Preparation of Media, Isolation, and Koch’s Postulates

4. General Study of Different Fungal Structures

5. Study of Symptoms of Various Plant Diseases

6. Study of Representative Fungal Genera

7. Staining and Identification of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

8. Transmission of Plant Viruses

9. Study of Phanerogamic Plant Parasites

10. Study of Morphological Features and Identification of Plant Parasitic Nematodes

11. Sampling and Extraction of Nematodes from Soil and Plant Material

12. Preparation of Nematode Mounting

13. Study of Fungicides and Their Formulations

14. Methods of Pesticide Application and Their Safe Use

15. Calculation of Fungicide Spray Concentrations