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Fungal Diseases And Their Management In Horticultural Crops

Author : P.P. Reddy
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 938634761X
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Fungal Diseases And Their Management In Horticultural Crops written by P.P. Reddy and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horticulture in India is fast emerging as a major commercial venture, because of higher remuneration per unit area and the realization that consumption of fruits and vegetables is essential for health and nutrition. In the last one decade, export potential of horticultural crops has also significantly increased attracting even multinationals into floriculture, processing and value added products. Productivity of horticultural crops in India is relatively low as compared to other countries. Of the several factors responsible for lower productivity of horticultural crops, fungal diseases are considered as important limiting factors. Diseases of horticultural crops continue to cause losses of about 10% of the crop yields worth more than Rs. 15,000 crores annually. More than 9,600 MT of technical grade fungicides are used annually to manage the diseases in India. The information on fungal diseases of horticultural crops is very much scattered. There is no such book at present which comprehensively and exclusively deals with the above aspects on horticultural crops. The present book deals with geographical distribution, symptoms, host range, life cycle, spread, survival and management of fungal diseases in horticultural crops in detail using regulatory, physical, cultural, chemical, biological, host plant resistance and integrated methods. The book is extensively illustrated with excellent quality photographs enhancing the quality of publication. This book is a practical guide to practicing farmers, useful reference to policy makers, research and extension workers and teachers for teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Plant Protection in Horticulture: Fungal diseases and their management

Author : P. Parvatha Reddy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788172336165
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (361 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Protection in Horticulture: Fungal diseases and their management by : P. Parvatha Reddy

Download or read book Plant Protection in Horticulture: Fungal diseases and their management written by P. Parvatha Reddy and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual losses due to pests to all crops in India was estimated at Rs 60,000 million in 1983, which is at today's prices 200,000 million.

Management of Fungal Pathogens in Pulses

Author : Bhim Pratap Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030359476
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Management of Fungal Pathogens in Pulses written by Bhim Pratap Singh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulses have played a major role in human diet and are considered a rich source of proteins. But, the major constraints in achieving the yield of pulses are the occurrences of various diseases and pests. Hence, there is a need to understand major fungal pathogens and their management strategies for sustainable agriculture. The major pulse crops in India and other Asian countries are bengal gram, pigeon pea, black gram, green gram, lentil and peas, which are attacked by several pathogens that cause considerable crop damage. Bengal gram is affected mainly by wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri), blight (Mycosphaerella pinodes) and rust (Uromyces ciceris-arietini). The main diseases of pigeon pea are wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) and Phytophtora stem blight (Phytophthora drechsleri f. sp. cajani). Powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni) and rust (Uromyces vicia-fabae) are the most important diseases affecting the production of pea. This volume offers details like symptoms, distribution, pathogens associated, predisposing factors and epidemiology, sources of resistance and holistic management of diseases with particular reference to those of economic importance. Several minor diseases of lentil, green gram and of black gram are discussed with their detailed and updated information. This volume provides pooled information regarding the management of major fungal phytopathogens affecting pulses.

Diseases of Horticultural Crops

Author : L. R. Verma
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173870958
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Diseases of Horticultural Crops by : L. R. Verma

Download or read book Diseases of Horticultural Crops written by L. R. Verma and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Management of Fungal Plant Pathogens

Author : Arun Arya
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1845936043
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book Management of Fungal Plant Pathogens written by Arun Arya and published by CABI. This book was released on 2010 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of our current knowledge of some plant-pathogen interactions in economically important crops, emphasizing the importance of pathogenic fungi on fruits, cereals, postharvest crops and the establishment of plant diseases and drawing together fundamental new information on their management strategies based on conventional and eco-friendly methods, with an emphasis on the use of microorganisms and various biotechnological aspects of agriculture, which could lead to sustainability in modern agriculture. The book examines the role of microbes in growth promotion, as bioprotectors and bioremediators, and presents practical strategies for using microbes in sustainable agriculture. In addition, the use of botanicals vis-a-vis chemical pesticides is also reviewed. Contributions on new research fields such as mycorrhizas and endophytes are included. The book also examines in different chapters host-pathogen interactions in the light of the new tools and techniques of molecular biology and genetics.

Fungus Diseases of Tropical Crops

Author : Paul Holliday
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486686479
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Fungus Diseases of Tropical Crops written by Paul Holliday and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standard reference provides full, compact descriptions of fungal pathogens and diseases they cause. Alphabetically arranged with copious references to the literature, nearly 9000 in all. Also, an excellent appendix of host plants, their major and minor pathogens, selected references, list of common and botanical names of host plants and two indexes of fungi.

Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management

Author : J. N. Srivastava
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000368378
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management by : J. N. Srivastava

Download or read book Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management written by J. N. Srivastava and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant diseases cause serious threats to the successful cultivation of horticultural crops, resulting in huge losses in their yields. These plant diseases are known to affect horticultural crops at various growth stages and reduce the yield as well as quality of fruits and vegetables. Diseases also cause subsequent postharvest transit and storage losses. This 4-volume set provides the latest diagnostic information along with effective management solutions to the problems of diseases of field crop plants caused by phytopathogens. In volume 1, each chapter includes an introduction, disease symptoms, causal organisms, disease cycles, epidemiology, and management of economically important plants. With contributions from national scientists who are engaged in teaching, research, and extension services who share their experiences here, the chapters explore apples, amla (or Indian gooseberry), avocado, Indian bael, banana, Indian jujube, citrus, grapes, guava, hazelnut, and more. The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases, with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes: Volume 1: Fruit Crops Volume 2: Vegetable Crops Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops Volume 4: Important Plantation Crops, Medicinal Crops, and Mushrooms

Diseases of Horticultural Crops

Author :
Publisher : Indus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788173871023
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Diseases of Horticultural Crops written by and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book covers around 700 species covering Latin family, common and local names distribution, market rate, chemical constituents. Sketches facilitates identity and comprehension by the reader.

Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases

Author : R. K. Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000407780
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases by : R. K. Singh

Download or read book Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases written by R. K. Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the second of the 3-volume Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases, which provides an abundance of new research and information on major diseases of various crops along with new techniques and technology for the detection of plant pathogens along with appropriate management strategies. Divided into three volumes and with chapters written by renowned and expert scientists working in different areas of plant pathology, the volumes cover important diseases of crops, incited by bacteria, fungi, viruses, viroids, phytoplasma, and nematodes. It addresses these disease challenges to commercial field and horticultural crops and their management. Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases: Volume 2 focuses on recent advances in diagnosis, detection, and management of diseases of specific crops, such as cotton, sesame, rice, wheat, millet, maize, field pea and pigeonpea, ginger and turmeric, guava, aonla, and vegetable cruciferous crops. Key features: Presents diverse research of leading plant pathologists on detection, diagnosis, and management of crop diseases Shares innovative and emerging techniques for diagnosis and management of major plant diseases Covers a vast array of important crops and their diseases Volume 1 of this multi-volume set focuses on the Mollicute class of bacteria. It looks at the detection, diagnosis, and management of phytoplasma diseases and viroids, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in plants for virus resistance, next-generation sequencing technologies, and more, while Volume 3 reviews the advances in the uses of nanomolecules and biocontrol agents. Diagnosis and management of biotic stresses play a pivotal role in efficient agriculture production, and together, these volumes of Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases provide informative reviews of crucial research to effectively advance the detection, diagnosis, and management of crop diseases.

Crop Diseases

Author : Darwin Henry
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
ISBN 13 : 9789380235462
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Crop Diseases written by Darwin Henry and published by New India Publishing Agency. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant diseases are among the important factors that are responsible for causing yield loss in crop production. The loss due to diseases alone is estimated to be around 26 per cent. Diseases may attack at any stage of the standing crop, from seedlings till maturity of the crop. They may affect different parts of the plants, such as foliage, stem, root, flowers or seed and cause various types of symptoms, while the diseases such as wilt affect the entire plant. All these ultimately result in the reduction of yield and poor quality of the produce. Further, many pathogens continue to attack the stored grains and stored produce, and cause spoilage. To save the crops from diseases caused by pathogens and thereby to increase crop production, it is imminent that diseases have to be controlled by any means. To adopt various strategies for the control of pathogens, one should have some basic knowledge about the symptoms produced by the pathogens, their life cycle, mode of survival and spread, and the stage at which the host is most vulnerable to attack by the pathogens. Most of the cultivated varieties of different crops are susceptible to one disease or another, while some others are susceptible to many diseases. Even resistant cultivars of some of the crop species may become susceptible to some specific diseases in course of time as a result of development of new physiologic races of the pathogen by hybridization or natural mutation or when the environmental conditions are highly favorable for the pathogen and not quite favorable for the host. In this book the authors have given a detailed account of the major diseases of important field crops and horticultural crops, and their management. The text is substantiated with many hand-drawn illustrations, which are of excellent quality and in fact it is the highlight of the book. A on important edible mushrooms commonly grown in India, methods of cultivation of different mushrooms, diseases and pests attacking mushroom beds and mushrooms is also included in the book. This may be quite useful to emerging entrepreneur The book, which has been compiled as per the undergraduate syllabus of agricultural institutions, will also be of use to postgraduate students and to those working in the department of agriculture.

Diseases of Field Crops and Their Management

Author : T. S. Thind
Publisher : Daya Books
ISBN 13 : 9788170354178
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (541 download)

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Download or read book Diseases of Field Crops and Their Management written by T. S. Thind and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To Meet The Food Demands Of Ever Increasing Human Population, Agricultural Production Is Being Augmented Through The Use Of New Crop Varieties And Changed Agronomic Practices. These Practices Have Enormously Increased The Incidence Of Several Pests And Diseases. Plant Diseases Cause Serious Threats To The Successful Cultivation Of Agricultural Crops Resulting In Huge Losses In Their Yields. In The Recent Past, Certain Diseases Have Appeared In Epidemic From Endangering Sustainability In Agriculture. The Destructive Potential Of Plant Diseases In Modern Day Agriculture Has Increased Due To The Use Of Cultivars Having Narrow Genetic Base Over Large Areas. Correct Disease Diagnosis Is The Prime Requirement For Recommending Preventive Or Curative Measures For Effective Disease Management. Knowledge Of Perpetuation And Spread Of The Pathogens And Various Factors Affecting Disease Development Is Necessary. All The Available Strategies Must Be Used In An Integrated Manner And A Holistic Approach Needs To Be Developed For The Management Of Major Diseases Of A Crop. Information On Latest Developments In The Understanding And Management Of Plant Diseases Has Been Compiled In This Publication. The Book Deals With Diseases Of Important Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Sugar Crops, Cotton And Fodder Crops Through 23 Chapters. Nematode Problems Of These Crops Have Been Exclusively Discussed In One Chapter While Another Deals With Mycotoxin Contamination In Stored Grains. Coloured Photographs Showing Symptoms Of Important Diseases Are Given To Help In Disease Diagnosis. It Is Hoped That The Book Will Cater To The Needs Of Research Workers, Teachers And Students Not Only In The Discipline Of Plant Patholgy But Also In Other Areas Of Agriculture. Contents Chapter 1: Disease Of Wheat And Their Management By D V Singh, S K Jain, K D Srivastava And R Aggarwal; Chapter 2: Diseases Of Maize And Their Management By R C Sharma; Chapter 3: Diseases Of Rice And Their Management By B Padhi And S Gangopadhyay; Chapter 4: Diseases Of Pearl Millet And Their Management By R P Thakur; Chapter 5: Diseases Of Sorghum And Their Management By S Pande, P S Marley And J M Lenne; Chapter 6: Diseases Of Rapeseed And Mustard And Their Management By G S Saharan; Chapter 7: Diseases Of Groundnut And Their Management By C D Mayee; Chapter 8: Diseases Of Linseed And Sesame And Their Management By Reeti Singh, U C Singh, R K Khare And B L Sharma; Chapter 9: Diseases Of Chickpea And Their Management By Gurdip Singh And Y R Sharma; Chapter 10: Diseases Of Mungbean And Urdbean And Their Management By R A Singh, S N Gurha And A Ghosh; Chapter 11: Diseases Of French Bean And Their Management By A Ghosh, R A Singh And S N Gurha; Chapter 12: Diseases Of Pigeonpea And Fieldpea And Their Management By Vishwa Dhar And R G Chaudhary; Chapter 13: Diseases Of Cowpea And Their Management By Moly Saxena, D R Saxena, M S Bhale And M N Khare; Chapter 14: Diseases Of Soybean And Their Management By D S Singh And K K Pandey; Chapter 15: Diseases Of Lentil And Their Management By D R Saxena, Moly Saxena And M N Khare; Chapter 16: Diseases Of Cotton And Their Management By O M Bambawale, S Raj, M K Meshram And N K Taneja; Chapter 17: Diseases Of Sugarcane And Their Management By Satyavir, Anil Kumar And S K Khirbat; Chapter 18: Diseases Of Sugarbeet And Their Management By S N Srivastava; Chapter 19: Diseases Of Rabi Fodder Crops And Their Management By P P Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, S K Gandhi And R N Arora; Chapter 20: Diseases Of Kharif Fodder Crops And Their Management By P P Gupta, R N Arora And S K Gandhi; Chapter 21: Microbial Spoilage Of Stored Grains And Its Management By R C Sharma And T S Thind; Chapter 22: Mycotoxins In Foodgrains And Their Management By P P Singh, T S Thind, V K Mehan; Chapter 23: Nematode Diseases Of Field Crops And Their Management By H S Gaur And Inderjit Singh.

Fungous Diseases of Plants

Author : Benjamin Minge Duggar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fungous Diseases of Plants written by Benjamin Minge Duggar and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

CROP DISEASES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

Author : H. S. CHAUBE
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 8120326741
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book CROP DISEASES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT written by H. S. CHAUBE and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and uptodate text is designed to provide information to the readers on all important aspects of plant pathology in a single volume. The information on modern areas like Disease diagnosis, Disease forecasting, Biological control, Epidemiology and Biotechnology in disease resistance and safe use of pesticides have been covered, giving most recent concepts. The text is illustrated with flow diagrams, line diagrams, photographs and tables for quick and easy understanding of the subject.

Pests and Diseases in Fruit Crops

Author : S. Parthasarathy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040107214
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Pests and Diseases in Fruit Crops written by S. Parthasarathy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-08-16 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides information about the major diseases of horticultural crops in India and discusses the significant pest, disease, and nematode issues affecting essential fruit crops in the country. It also addresses the management of pests in vegetable crops through several methods such as regulatory, physical, cultural, chemical, and biological approaches, host resistance, and integrated pest management strategies. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases

Author : L.P. Awasthi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132225716
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Book Synopsis Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases by : L.P. Awasthi

Download or read book Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases written by L.P. Awasthi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of the most challenging and significant chapters on the diagnosis and management of important bacterial, fungal, viral, viroid, phytoplasma, non parasitic diseases and various physiological disorders, in various crops. The chapters have been contributed by eminent plant pathologists, having wide experience of teaching and research on various crops with different types of diseases, which cause great economic losses. The book would be very useful for students, teachers and researchers of plant pathology. This book highlights recent advances made in the development of new types of resistance in host plants and alternative strategies for managing plant diseases to improve food quality and reduce the negative public health impact associated with plant diseases. Having entered into 21st century advancements in the Diagnosis of Plant Pathogens and Plant Disease Management need to be closely examined and adequately applied, so that newer challenges facing plant pathology could be adequately addressed in attaining food security for the growing population. Substantial advancements have been made in terms of expanding knowledge base of the biology of plant-microbial interactions, disease management strategies and application and practice of Plant Pathology. Application of molecular biology in Plant Pathology has greatly improved our ability to detect plant pathogens and in increasing our understanding, their ecology and epidemiology. Similarly, new technologies and resources have been evolved for the development of sustainable crop protection systems by different control strategies against various pests and pathogens that are important components of the integrated pest management programme. Natural products and chemical compounds discovered as a result of basic research and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis have led to the development of “biorational” pesticides. Biological control has been found to be the most significant approach to plant health management during the twentieth century and promises using modern biotechnology, to be even more significant in the twenty-first century.

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables

Author : S.A.M.H. Naqvi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402026064
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables written by S.A.M.H. Naqvi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the Horticultural Crops, Fruits and Vegetables (FV) are of primary - portance as the key source of essential components in an adequate and balanced human diet. FV have supported largely the daily food requirement of mankind since ages and even before man learned to grow cereal crops systematically. Over the years, growing FV has been the mainstay of rural economy and has emerged as an indispensable part of agriculture world over, offering farmers a wide range of crops in varied topography and climate. In certain parts of the world, FV are the major dietary staple. Apart from being a rich source of vitamins and minerals, this sector also contributes significantly in economy of the region or the nation. The increased income from per unit area of FV is far ahead and can not be compared with that of cereal crops. A recent survey by the Economist revealed that the world population has - creased by 90 % in the past 40 years while food production has increased only by 25 % per head. With an additional 1. 5 billion mouth to feed by 2020, farmers worldwide have to produce 39 % more. Looking at the load of the future food requirement, the global increased production of FV during last few years has absorbed the additional food requirement and accordingly the eating habits are also changing and shifting - wards more consumption of these commodities worldwide.

Integrated Disease Management and Plant Health

Author : V. K. Gupta
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386347652
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Integrated Disease Management and Plant Health written by V. K. Gupta and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012-05-02 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is divided into different sections to facilitate the readers to get in touch with the subject of their interest. The sections though self-explanatory have been divided crop-wise with further classification according to causal organisms. Since mushrooms are a developing industry, a section has been added on that too. This book will provide an insight into the pathological problems of different crops and help the reader to have broader view of different scientific method's being used to manage them.