Concepts In Plant Pathology

by Abhishek Singh, Amit Kumar Singh

ISBN: 9789371701495
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 12450.00
Biblio : viii., 292pg., tbls., fig., ind., 25cm.,

Author Profile

Dr. Abhishek Singh is working as an Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) at Career Point University Kota, Rajasthan. He did his M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. He has published 11 research paper in Journals of repute,14 book chapters and several popular/ semi scientific articles. Amit Kumar Singh obtained his M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy from Acharaya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.). He has qualified ARS (ICAR-NET) conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi. Currently working as Block Technical Manager (BTM), ATMA, Paliganj, Patna. He worked as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna in research project sanctioned by Bill Gates Foundation, United States. He has vast experience in popularization of Agricultural farming techniques in the field. He has published three books and number of research papers in national and international journals of repute and also organized/ participated various training programmes, seminars, symposia and workshops.

About The Book

This book has been designed for under-graduate students of agriculture in one compact volume of twelve chapters.These chapters include introduction to plant pathology, history of plant pathology, Indian plant pathologist, importance of plant diseases, classification of plant diseases, pathogenesis-process of disease development, phytopathogenic bacteria and mollicutes, viruses and plant diseases, fungi and plant diseases, nematodes and plant diseases, phanerogamic plant parasites and management of plant diseases. Related glossary and references have been provided at the end for the ready reference of readers. It hoped that this book will be immense value to undergraduate students of agriculture, forestry, horticulture and allied subjects, teachers, researchers, extension workers, NGOs, other stakeholders involved in farm advisory services such as Agri-input dealers, Agripreneurs, Kisan Call Centers and extension functionaries working at grass roots level. It should be useful not only to students and professionals in plant pathology, but to those in allied fields such as plant science and botany, who are increasingly interested in plant diseases.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction to Plant Pathology 1 Introduction: An Overview – Basic Overview of Plant Pathology – Objectives of Plant Pathology – Group of Plant Pathogens – Parasitic Plants – Prions – Economic Importance of Plant Diseases. 2. History of Plant Pathology 19 History: An Introduction – Brief Overview of the Key Developments in the History of Plant Pathology. 3. Indian Plant Pathologist 37 A. Barclay – K.R. Kirtikar – E.J. Butler (1874-1943) – B.B. Mundkur – J.F. Dastur (1886-1971) – S.L. Ajrekar – K.D. Bagchee (1898-1973) – Dr. R. Prasad (1907-94) – S.N. Das Gupta (1902-90) – M.J. Thirumalachar (1914- 99) – Prof. M.K. Patel (1899-1967) – Abrar M. Khan (1919-2004) – Dr. H.K. Saksena (1922-2007) – Prof. R.S. Singh (1927) – Prof. R.K. Grover (1931- 2007) – Dr. B.B. Nagaich – Dr. Y.L. Nene (1936) – Dr. B.S. Mehrotra – A.N. Mukhopadhyay (1940) – C. Manoharachary (1944) – Dr. Anandraj. 4. Importance of Plant Diseases 47 Introduction – Understanding the Importance of Plant Diseases – Scope of Plant Pathology. 5. Classification of Plant Diseases 51 Introduction – Classification of Plant Diseases – Diseases Caused by Nematodes. viii 6. Pathogenesis: Process of Disease Development 77 Introduction to Pathogenesis – Diagnosing Plant Diseases – Noninfectious Plant Diseases – Host Range of Pathogens – Development of Plant Disease – Plant Disease Cycle – Recognition between Host and Pathogen – Laboratory Tests of Infectious Plant Disease – Different Diagnostic Tests for Identification of Biotic Causal Agents – Different Diagnostic Tests for Identification of Abiotic Causal Agents – Final Diagnosis of a Plant Disease – Commonly Observed Symptoms and Signs of Plant Diseases – Leaf or Needle Tip Death . 7. Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Mollicutes 103 Introduction – Bacteria Cell – Ribosomes – Structures External of the Cell Wall – Morphological Characteristics – Mollicutes – Phytoplasma – Spiroplasma . 8. Viruses and Plant Diseases 133 Introduction: An Overview – Some Key Points about Viruses and Plant Diseases – Types of Plant Viruses – History of Plant Viruses – Basic Biology – Morphology – Reproduction – Systematics – Survival and Dissemination – Plant-Virus Interactions – Diagnosis of Plant Virus Diseases – Managing Plant Virus Diseases – Viroids: Infectious Nucleic Acids. 9. Fungi and Plant Diseases 155 Introduction – Fungal-like Organisms (Lower Fungi) – True Fungi – Morphology – Diagnostic Signs and Symptoms of Fungal Infections – Common Symptoms of Fungal Infections in Plants – Other Fungal Symptoms – Beneficial Fungi – Pathogen Biology. 10. Nematodes and Plant Diseases 175 Introduction: An Overview – Morphology of Nematodes – Common Signs and Symptoms of Plant Nematodes – Dissemination – Control Methods – Integrated Management of Nematodes. 11. Phanerogamic Plant Parasites 185 Introduction – General Properties of Parasitic Plants – Types of Phanerogamic Parasites – Dodder (Love vine, Amarbel) – Control Measures. 12. Management of Plant Diseases 193 Integrated Disease Management – Crop Management – Bio-pesticides – Equipment used in Plant Disease Control – Soil Injectors – Methods of Disease Management – Sprays and Dusts. Glossary 221 References 251 Index 285