Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management: Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops

by J. N. Srivastava (Editor), A. K. Singh (Editor)

Overview

This third volume of the 4-volume set focuses on the diseases prevalent in ornamental plants and spice crops. The management of any disease successfully involves its detailed study regarding symptoms, causal agent, disease cycle, and epidemiology.

To address this, the authors in this volume, all nationally known scientists in their respective fields who are engaged in teaching, research, and extension services, have contributed their experience and knowledge on recent developments in the field of plant diseases. Focusing on ornamental plants (such as carnations, chrysanthemums [or crown daisies], dahlias, gladioli, marigolds, roses, zinnias), and spice crops (such as black pepper, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and others), the authors offer detailed accounts of the main diseases affecting these plants. Included are introductions to the plants, disease symptoms, causal organisms, disease cycles, epidemiology, and management of the diseases of these economically important crops.

The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases, with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes:
Volume 1: Fruit Crops
Volume 2: Vegetable Crops
Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops
Volume 4: Important Plantation Crops, Medicinal Crops, and Mushrooms

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771889919
Publisher:	Apple Academic Press
Publication date:	04/28/2022
Series:	Innovations in Horticultural Science
Pages:	362
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

J. N. Srivastava, PhD, has over 20 years of experience in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD classes on plant pathology as Associate Professor cum Senior Scientist at Bihar Agricultural University, India, and as Assistant Professor/Jr. at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, India. In addition to teaching and research, he is also engaged in various agriculture extension activities, such as farm advisory services, and has acted as principal investigator and co-principal investigator for several projects on biological control/integrated disease management. A prolific author, Dr. Srivastava has published many research papers in both Indian and international journals, book chapters, extension articles, practical and technical bulletins, and leaflets.

A. K. Singh, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Division of Plant Pathology at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has been engaged for more than 12 years in teaching (both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and research and is involved in the transfer of technology through different extension activities. He has published more than 30 research papers in national and international journals, one practical manual, and several book chapters and popular articles and has presented many research papers at international, national, and regional symposiums and seminars.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Ornamental Plants 1. Disease Spectrum in Carnation Crops (Dianthus carophyllus L.) and Management Strategies 2. Disease Spectrum in Chrysanthemum or Crown Daisy (Chrysanthemum coronarium L./Glebionis coronaria L.) and Management Strategies 3. Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis): Key Diseases and Their Management 4. Important Diseases of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus Ex. Hook F.) and Their Management 5. Diseases of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus Ex. Hook F.) and Their Management 6. Important Diseases of Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.) and Their Management 7. Current Status of Marigold (Tagetes spp.) Disease and Management Strategies 8. Important Diseases of Rose (Rosa spp.) and Their Management 9. Disease Spectrum in Zinnia Crops (Zinnia spp.) and Management Strategies Part 2: Spice Crops 10. Important Diseases of Black Pepper (Pipernigrum L.) and Management Strategies 11. Major Diseases of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and Their Management 12. Diseases of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and Their Management 13. Major Diseases of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Their Management 14. Epidemiology and Management of Important Diseases of Seed Spices