Disease Management in Arid Land Crops

Book Details

• Authors: S. Lodha, R. Mawar, B.S. Rathore

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2022

• ISBN: 9788172335175

• Pages: 427

• Cover: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75 inches

• Weight: 970 gm

About the Book
"Plant Disease Management in Arid Regions" is a comprehensive resource focused on the challenges posed by plant diseases in arid regions, particularly in India. In these regions, climatic factors such as low rainfall, high temperatures, and soil moisture stress create conditions that favor the development of plant diseases, resulting in substantial crop losses.

This book highlights the effects of these diseases on a variety of crops, including cereals, legumes, oilseeds, spices, horticultural crops, trees, and medicinal plants. The authors, experts in the field, present detailed insights into the occurrence, development, and management of these diseases, with a special focus on the conditions of arid zones. They discuss how environmental factors, such as soil moisture and heat stress, affect plant pathogens and contribute to root rots and other diseases.

The book not only addresses the impacts of plant diseases but also offers practical solutions and remedial measures that can be adopted by farmers to mitigate the damage and improve crop productivity. With increasing irrigation in arid areas, newer diseases have also emerged, making the management of plant diseases more critical to sustaining agricultural productivity.

Salient Features

• Covers major plant diseases affecting cereals, legumes, oilseeds, spices, and other crops in arid regions.

• Discusses environmental factors that influence the development of diseases, such as soil moisture and heat stress.

• Provides practical disease management strategies and remedies.

• Includes contributions from experienced researchers and specialists in plant disease management.

• Essential for farmers, researchers, academics, and agriculture professionals focused on disease control in arid agricultural zones.

This book serves as a vital guide to understanding and managing plant diseases in arid regions, offering both theoretical insights and practical solutions to help maximize crop yields and reduce losses.