Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and Their Management - I

This book offers an in-depth exploration of rice diseases caused by fungi and bacteria, focusing on the symptoms, disease cycles, and management practices. The key diseases covered include Rice Blast (Pyricularia oryzae), Brown Spot (Helminthosporium oryzae), Bacterial Blight (Xanthomonas oryzae), and Sheath Blight (Rhizoctonia solani). With detailed descriptions of symptoms, favorable conditions, and disease cycles, it provides valuable insights into effective control measures, including resistant varieties, fungicide applications, and proper field management. This resource is essential for farmers, plant pathologists, and agriculture students aiming to manage rice crop diseases efficiently.

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to rice diseases caused by Pyricularia oryzae, Helminthosporium oryzae, Xanthomonas oryzae, and Rhizoctonia solani. It details the symptoms of each disease, including leaf, node, neck blast, and sheath blight, alongside their disease cycles. The work emphasizes the conditions that favor disease development, such as excessive nitrogen and specific climatic factors. Management strategies, including seed treatments, resistant varieties, and pesticide applications, are thoroughly covered. This book is a practical tool for understanding and managing rice diseases to ensure healthy crop yields.

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