The rapid advances in concepts of different aspects of plant pathology since 1984 have compelled the present revision and expansion of the book. To avoid repetition, the chapter on plant disease management is condensed. At the same time new information on epidemiology, host-parasite relationship and genetic and molecular aspects of host-parasite interaction have been incorporated. Contents: Introduction / History of Plant Pathology / Causes of Plant Diseases / Symptoms and Indentification of Plant Diseases / Pathogenesis / Survival of Plant Pathogens / Dispersal of Plant Pathogens / The Phenomenon of Infection / Epidemiology / Effect of Infection on the Host / Role of Toxins in Plant Pathogenesis / Defence Mechanisms in Plants / Genetic Variability in Plant Pathogens / Genetics and Molecular Basis of Host-Parasite Interaction / Effect of Environments on Pathogenesis / Assessment of Disease Incidence, Severity and Loss / Disease Management Principles / Disease Management The Practices

Plant Pathology comprises art of treating a sick plant as well as science of understanding the nature of the diseased plant. Primarily aimed to cater to the needs of undergraduate students, this book provides comprehensive treatment of fundamental facts, terminology and general aspects of Plant Pathology. it provides an introduction to the subject for beginners in this field. it can also serve as a laboratory manual. CONTENTS 1.introduction 2. Causes of plant diseases 3. Classification of plant diseases 4. Effect of pathogen on the plants 5. Dissemination of plant diseases 6. Diseases caused by abiotic factor 7. Role of enzymes and toxins in plant disease development 8. Defense mechanism in plants 9. Infection and host-parasite relationship 10. Principles and methods of plant disease control 11. Culture media and sterilization 12. Disease forecasting 13. Remote sensing – meaning, scope, objectives, advantages 14. Host plant resistance 15. Disease of rice 16. Disease of wheat 17. Diseases of sorghum 18. Diseases of pearlmilled 19. Diseases of maize 20. Diseases of turmeric 21. Diseases of tobacco 22. Diseases of groundnut 23. Diseases of sunflower 24. Diseases of sesamum 25. Diseases of cotton 26. Diseases of pigeonpea or arhar 28. Diseases of bengal gram 29. Diseases of soybean 30. Diseases of sugarcane 31. Diseases of citrus 32. Diseases of mango 33. Diseases of banana 34. Diseases of grapes 35. Diseases of apple 36. Diseases of papaya 37. Diseases of chilli 38. Diseases of brinjal 39. Diseases of bhendi 40. Diseases of potato 41. Diseases of cabbage 42. Diseases of cucurbits 43.diseases of tomato 44. Diseases of beans 45. Diseases of onion & garlic 46. Diseases of coffee and tea Definition and terms References

Every year we see a remarkable increase in scientific knowledge. We are learning more each day about the world around us, about the numerous biological organisms of the biosphere, about the physical and chemical processes that shaped and continue to change our planet. The cataloging, retrieval, dissemination, and use of this new information along with the continued development of new computer technology provide some of the most challenging problems in science as we enter the Information Age. With the explosion of knowledge in science, it is especially important that students in introductory courses learn not only the basic material of a subject, but also about the newest developments in that subject. With this goal in mind, we have prepared a second edition of Introduction to Plant Diseases: Identification and Management. We prepared this edition with the same general purpose that we had for the first edition - to provide practical, up-to-date information that helps in the successful management of diseases on food, fiber, and landscape plants for students who do not have a strong background in the biological sciences. We included new information on (1) the precise identification of diseases and the pathogens that cause them, (2) the development of epidemics of plant diseases, (3) the application of biotechnology in plant pathology, (4) the use of alternative methods of crop production and disease management that help protect the environment, and (5) diseases that have become more important since the first edition was published.

A comprehensive study of the causes of plant disease, the processes involved in plant-pathogen interaction, the genetics of pathogenesis, and the epidemiology of plant disease. Includes an assessment of the application of our knowledge to practical plant disease control.