Bacterial and Viral Disease and their Management in Horticultural Crops

Book Details

• Author: P. Parvatha Reddy

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2021

• ISBN: 9788172336301

• Pages: 288

• Cover: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75 inches

• Weight: 700 gm

About the Book
"Bacterial and Viral Diseases of Horticultural Crops" is an in-depth guide that addresses the critical issue of diseases in horticultural crops, specifically focusing on bacterial, viral, mycoplasmal, and phytoplasmal diseases. Horticulture in India has grown into a significant commercial sector due to its high returns per unit area and growing demand for nutritious fruits and vegetables. Despite this, the productivity of horticultural crops in India remains low compared to global standards, with bacterial and viral diseases being key limiting factors.

This book provides detailed information on the symptoms, distribution, host range, disease cycles, transmission, and management strategies of these diseases across a wide array of horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, medicinal herbs, and more. It offers practical solutions using a variety of methods, including cultural, chemical, biological, and integrated disease management (IDM) techniques, with a focus on eco-friendly solutions.

The book is richly illustrated, with high-quality photographs that aid in identification and understanding. The author's approach is practical, written in simple, accessible language, making it a valuable resource for farmers, researchers, students, and policy makers alike. The content is particularly useful for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying horticulture, plant pathology, and plant protection.

This book will serve as an essential reference for those working with horticultural crops and is particularly relevant for those seeking to improve crop health and productivity in an eco-friendly manner.