Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

Title: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
Authors: S.K. Tripathi, M.S. Bhale, V.K. Yadav & Ashish Shrivastava
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN: 9789392590412 (Hardcover)
E-ISBN: 9789392590573 (eBook)
Pages: 256
Binding: Hard Bound
Year of Publication: 2024
Size: 7.25" x 9.25" x 0.75"
Weight: 600 gms
Book Type: Textbook

Book Description:
Studies on phytopathogens have fascinated researchers for centuries. With the invention of the basic microscope, the microbial world, including both beneficial and harmful microbes, has been meticulously explored. In particular, plant pathology has become a critical discipline with significant contributions to crop production. The book Fundamentals of Plant Pathology aims to fulfill the educational needs of modern students and is designed in accordance with the latest syllabus.

The book discusses plant disease concepts in a simple and understandable manner, focusing on diagnosis, detection, and management of plant diseases. The topics covered include both theoretical aspects and practical applications in plant pathology. The book is ideal for students and professionals seeking to build a strong foundation in plant pathology.

Table of Contents

Part A:

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 of Fungus, Somatic Structures, Types of Fungal Thalli, Fungal Tissues, Modifications of Thallus, Reproduction in Fungi (Asexual and Sexual)

9. Bacteria and Mollicutes: General Morphological Characteristics, Basic Methods of Classification and Reproduction

10. Phytoplasma, Spiroplasma, Nematode, 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 the 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

Part B:

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 Structures of Fungi

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