1st Edition

Nematode Diseases of Fruit Crops and their Management

By P. Parvatha Reddy Copyright 2025
334 Pages
by CRC Press

334 Pages
by CRC Press

Split into six sections, this book collates information on the various aspects of nematode diseases of fruit crops and their management. The subject matter in this book discusses: International and Indian fruit crop scenario, food and nutritional security, bridging yield gap, and techniques to enhance productivity. Different aspects of nematode diseases in fruit crops such as economic... Read more
1. Fruit crops - An overview
2. Nematode problems in fruit crops: An overview
3. Banana, Musa spp.
4. Citrus, Citrus spp.
5. Pineapple, Ananas comosus
6. Papaya, Carica papaya
7. Mulberry, Morus spp.
8. Guava, Psidium guajava
9. Grapevine, Vitis vinifera
10. Passion fruit, Passiflora edulis
11. Litchi, Litchi chinensis
12. Avocado, Persea americana
13. Mango, Mangifera indica
14. Peach, Prunus persica
15. Strawberry, Fragaria x Ananassa
16. Raspberry, Rubus idaeus
17. Cherry, Prunus spp.
18. Walnut, Juglans regia
19. Kiwi, Actinidia deliciosa
20. Apple, Malus domestica
21. Plum, Prunus cerasifera
22. Olive, Olea europea
23. Pomegranate, Punica granatum
24. Fig, Ficus carica
25. The roadmap ahead

Biography

P. Parvatha Reddy served as the Director of the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) in Bangalore, India. He also held the position of Head of the Division of Entomology and Nematology at IIHR, during which time the institute was honoured with the prestigious ‘ICAR Best Institution Award.’ Specializing in horticultural crops, Dr. Reddy has been involved in developing the F1 tomato hybrid ‘Arka Varadan,’ which is resistant to root-knot nematodes. His work also includes research, extension, and education in bio-intensive integrated pest management strategies for horticultural crops. These effective, eco-friendly, and residue-free technologies are widely adopted by farmers across the country.