Frontiers in Plant Disease Management: Advanced Diagnostics and Disease Management Strategies

This contributed volume provides an overview of the latest research on innovative and integrated approaches to plant disease management. It explores how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence-based image analysis and remote sensing can revolutionize the identification and prevention of plant diseases. The chapters cover topics such as metagenomics for exploring microbial communities in plant diseases, next-generation sequencing applications in plant pathology, advanced microscopy techniques for pathogen diagnosis, and biosensors for rapid detection. Readers will also encounter discussions on big data analytics in disease management and integrated pest management principles. The book presents an expert analysis of sustainable soil management practices, precision agriculture techniques, and novel strategies like CRISPR-Cas for managing plant diseases. This book will be beneficial for researchers in the field of agricultural microbiology, agronomy, and plant pathology. It is also suitable for students at all levels who are studying these subjects. The empirical research presented here addresses critical questions about sustainable agriculture production and offers practical solutions for managing phytopathogens effectively.

• Publication date: 22 August 2026
• Page count: 350
• Dimensions: Height 235 mm; Width 155 mm
• Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN-13: 9789819225279