1st Edition

Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 2: Vegetable Crops

Edited By J. N. Srivastava, A. K. Singh Copyright 2022
596 Pages 8 Color & 200 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

596 Pages 8 Color & 200 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

596 Pages 8 Color & 200 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

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... Read more

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.