Trends in Plant Disease Assessment

This edited book provides readers with concepts and knowledge of plant disease assessment and technologies, aiding in precise and accurate phytomathometery. It discusses the evolution of assessment procedures, practical applications, remote sensing, imaging techniques, molecular phytopathometry, microarrays, and immunotechnology. It helps plant scientists, pathologists, practitioners, researchers, and students in disease quantification, predictive models, crop losses, and disease control methods.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This edited book offers comprehensive insights into the field of plant disease assessment, encompassing both conventional and modern technologies. It delves into the evolution of plant disease assessment procedures, from the initial visual estimation-based methods to contemporary approaches that utilize advanced technologies for precise and accurate phytomathometry. The book explores the practical applications of these technologies in disease quantification, yield loss estimation, and the evaluation of disease control strategies for sustainable crop protection.

Significant attention is given to various aspects of plant disease assessment, including remote sensing, imaging techniques, molecular phytopathometry, microarray, and immunotechnology. These cutting-edge tools and methodologies enable plant scientists, plant pathologists, practitioners, researchers, and students to gain a deeper understanding of disease dynamics, identify patterns, and develop predictive models for plant disease epidemics.

The book serves as a valuable resource for plant scientists, plant pathologists, practitioners, researchers, and students interested in disease quantification, developing predictive models for plant disease epidemics, assessing crop losses, and evaluating the effectiveness of plant disease control methods. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art technologies and approaches in phytopathometry, facilitating the advancement of plant disease management and crop productivity.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811958953
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022