Fungal Diseases and their Management in Horticultural Crops

Book Details:

• Author: P. Parvatha Reddy

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year of Publication: 2022

• ISBN: 9788172336295

• Pages: 359

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75 x 1 inches

• Weight: 820 gms

• Book Type: Text Book

About the Book:
India’s horticulture sector is rapidly evolving into a major commercial industry, owing to higher income per unit area and increasing public awareness of the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. Despite growing domestic and export demand, the productivity of horticultural crops in India remains lower than in many other countries—largely due to fungal diseases that account for approximately 10% yield loss, translating to economic losses exceeding ₹15,000 crores annually.

This book provides a comprehensive and exclusive resource on fungal diseases affecting horticultural crops. It compiles scattered information into one authoritative volume, offering detailed insights on:

• Geographical distribution

• Symptoms and host range

• Disease life cycle, spread, and survival

• Management strategies including regulatory, physical, cultural, chemical, biological, and integrated methods

Enhanced with high-quality photographs, this book is designed to serve:

• Farmers seeking practical disease management solutions

• Policy makers for informed agricultural planning

• Researchers and extension professionals for advanced diagnostics and advisory

• Teachers and students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in horticulture and plant pathology

This volume stands out as a vital reference for ensuring healthier horticultural production and more sustainable crop protection strategies.