Diseases Management of Vegetable Crops in the Context of Sustainable Approach

Disease Problems in Vegetable Production in India (First Edition) is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in agriculture and horticulture, along with professionals such as teachers, researchers, extension pathologists, and vegetable growers. The book provides a thorough overview of the economic impact, symptoms, causes, and management strategies for key vegetable diseases. Covering 16 crops, including potato, brinjal, tomato, and onion, it highlights integrated disease management methods, blending cultural, biological, chemical, and resistance-based strategies to maintain disease levels below economic thresholds. With updated research, disease cycles, and color photographs, this book is an essential guide for sustainable vegetable production.

This book offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and managing vegetable crop diseases in India. Structured across 16 chapters, it examines diseases affecting crops such as potato, tomato, and spinach, addressing pathogens, predisposing factors, and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. It covers fungi, bacteria, viruses, and phytoplasmas, providing disease cycles and pathogen structures to aid in identification and control. Ideal for students and professionals, the book combines practical management tactics with up-to-date research, supported by color illustrations, to foster effective disease control and sustainable farming practices.

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