1st Edition
Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 2: Vegetable Crops
Volume 2 of this 4-volume set tackles the problems presented by diseases in vegetable crops that can reduce yield and quality. The effective management of plant diseases involves a detailed study of the disease symptoms, causal agents, disease cycles, and epidemiology.
Written by nationally known scientists in their respective fields, the chapters incorporate the experience and knowledge of the authors. The chapters provide an introduction along with plant disease symptoms, causal organisms, disease cycles, epidemiology, and effective management solutions for diseases of economically important vegetables. Some of the vegetables addressed include brinjal (or eggplant), chili, cole crops (such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi), cucurbits (gourds), garlic, green peas, potatoes, 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
1. Current Status of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Diseases and Their Management
Mangaldeep Sarkar, Ipsita Panigrahi, S. Praneetha, and R. Muthuselvi
2. Present Scenario of Diseases in Chili/Shimla Mirch (Capsicum annum L.) and Their Management
Puja Pandey, Ranganathswamy Math, and Jyotika Purohit
3. Disease Problems of Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) Crops and Their Management
Ranbir Singh, Sonali Bhagat, Manika Sharma, and Dechan Choskit
4. Diseases and Disorders of Cole Crops (Stem Brassicas) and Their Management
B. Jagadeesh, S. K. Maurya, P. Hemalatha, and Amirtha Lingam
5. Important Disease of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) and Their Management
S. Praneetha, J. N. Srivastava, R. Muthuselvi, and S. Malathi
6. Key Diseases of Cucurbits and Their Management
Mangaldeep Sarkar, Binayak Chakraborty, and J. N. Srivastava
7. Important Diseases of Indian Bean (Dolichos lablab L.) and Their Management
S. Praneetha, J. N. Srivastava, R. Muthuselvi, and S. Malathi
8. Major Diseases of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) and Their Management
Shilpi Rawat, Deepshikha, Geeta Sharma, and K. K. Sharma
9. Diseases and Disorders of Green Pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense) and Their Management
B. Jagadeesh, S. K. Maurya, R. P. Singh, and J. N. Srivastava
10. Major Diseases of Leafy Vegetables and Their Management
Manoj Kumar Chitara, S. K. Maurya, R. P. Singh, and J. N. Srivastava
11. Present Status of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.) Diseases and Their Management Strategies
Mangaldeep Sarkar, Lokesh Bora, Brijesh Kumar Patel, and Manoj Kundu
12. Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Major Diseases of Onion and Leek in India
B. K. Prajapati and J. N. Srivastava
13. Current Status of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Diseases and Their Management
J. K. Patel, N. M. Gohel, B. K. Prajapati, and J. N. Srivastava
14. Important Diseases of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) and Their Management
Puja Pandey, Rajesh R. Waghunde, and J. N. Srivastava
15. Diseases and Disorders of Root Vegetables and Their Management
Amirtha Lingam, S. K. Maurya, Devanshu Dev, and J. N. Srivastava
16. Important Diseases of Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) and Their Management
Vaja Sonal, Priya John, and Rajesh Waghunde
17. Important Disease of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) and Their Management
S. Praneetha, J. N. Srivastava, R. Muthuselvi, and S. Malathi
18. Current Status of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Diseases and Their Management
Mangaldeep Sarkar, Rashmi Upreti, and Sunil Kumar
19. Current Status of Vegetable Pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense) Diseases and Their Management Strategies
K. K. Sharma, Lalan Sharma, D. S. Rana, Geeta Sharma, Shilpi Rawat, and Pankaj Sharma
20. Important Diseases of Yam (Dioscorea spp.) and Their Management
Vaja Sonal, Priya John, and Rajesh Waghunde
Biography
J. N. Srivastava, PhD, has over 20 years of experience in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD classes on plant pathology as Associate Professor cum Senior Scientist at Bihar Agricultural University, India, and as Assistant Professor/Jr. at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, India. In addition to teaching and research, he is also engaged in various agriculture extension activities, such as farm advisory services, and has acted as principal investigator and co-principal investigator for several projects on biological control/integrated disease management. A prolific author, Dr. Srivastava has published many research papers in both Indian and international journals, book chapters, extension articles, practical and technical bulletins, and leaflets.
A. K. Singh, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Division of Plant Pathology at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has been engaged for more than 12 years in teaching (both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and research and is involved in the transfer of technology through different extension activities. He has published more than 30 research papers in national and international journals, one practical manual, and several book chapters and popular articles and has presented many research papers at international, national, and regional symposiums and seminars.
