Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases: Volume 2: Field and Horticultural Crops

Volume 2 focuses on recent advances in diagnosis, detection, and management of diseases of specific crops, such as cotton, sesame, rice, wheat, millet, maize, field pea and pigeonpea, ginger and turmeric, guava, aonla, and vegetable cruciferous crops.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 452 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive book, the second installment of a three-volume series, presents a wealth of groundbreaking research and invaluable information on major diseases affecting various crops, along with innovative techniques and technologies for detecting plant pathogens and implementing effective management strategies. Divided into three volumes, each authored by renowned and expert scientists specializing in different areas of plant pathology, the series comprehensively covers a wide range of important crops and the diseases they encounter, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, viroids, phytoplasma, and nematodes. By addressing these disease challenges, the volumes provide valuable insights into the management of commercial field and horticultural crops.

Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases: Volume 2, in particular, delves into recent advancements in diagnosing, detecting, and managing diseases specific to crops like cotton, sesame, rice, wheat, millet, maize, field pea, pigeonpea, ginger, and turmeric, as well as vegetable cruciferous crops. Key features of this volume include:

Diverse Research: Presents a comprehensive collection of research conducted by leading plant pathologists, shedding light on the latest detection, diagnosis, and management techniques for crop diseases.

Innovative and Emerging Techniques: Offers innovative and emerging approaches for diagnosing and managing major plant diseases, including advanced techniques such as phytoplasma detection, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing for virus resistance, next-generation sequencing technologies, and more.

Vast Array of Important Crops: Covers a wide range of important crops and their respective diseases, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by agriculture professionals.

Volume 1 of this multi-volume set, titled Mollicute Class of Bacteria, focuses on the detection, diagnosis, and management of phytoplasma diseases and viroids. It explores topics such as next-generation sequencing technologies, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in plants for virus resistance, and other cutting-edge techniques. Volume 3, on the other hand, reviews the advancements in the use of nanomolecules and biocontrol agents in the diagnosis and management of biotic stresses.

Diagnosis and management of biotic stresses play a crucial role in achieving efficient agricultural production. By compiling these volumes of Innovative Approaches, researchers, scientists, and agricultural professionals have access to a wealth of knowledge and resources to combat diseases, enhance crop yields, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Weight: 880g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774639535