Plant Growth Promotion By Rhizobacteria for Sustaianble Agriculture

Book Details

• Author: M.S. Reddy, Y.R. Sharma, R.Z. Sayyed, K.R.K. Reddy, J.W. Kloepper, S. Desai, V.K. Rao, B.C. Reddy, A.R. Podile

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2010

• ISBN: 9788172336608

• Pages: 624

• Cover: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75 inches

• Weight: 1220 gm

About the Book
This comprehensive book, "Biological Control of Plant Diseases", addresses the growing concern over soil-borne and foliar diseases that significantly impact economically important agricultural, horticultural, and ornamental crops. The book explores biologically based pest management strategies, a sustainable alternative to the conventional use of chemical fungicides, which have caused numerous issues such as resistance development, chemical degradation, and environmental harm.

The Green Revolution revolutionized food production, boosting self-sufficiency in food. However, this increase came at the cost of over-reliance on fertilizers, water, and other chemical inputs, which has led to soil salinity, groundwater pollution, and emergence of new pests and diseases. These environmental concerns have fostered a shift towards biological control strategies that promise to reduce the dependence on chemicals while maintaining crop productivity.

The book provides insights into biological control agents, biological fungicides, and other biologically derived pest management techniques, making it an essential resource for researchers, agriculturalists, and students interested in sustainable agricultural practices. It serves as an in-depth guide to combating plant diseases while preserving the environment, making it a crucial addition to the literature on integrated pest management and agricultural sustainability.