The book titled Plant Pathogens and Principles of Plant Pathology offers fundamental and advanced information that serves as an introduction to its readers about its scientific basis. This literary work is beneficial in filling the gaps and providing support to its readers. The following are the main features of this volume: 1. The subject matter has been arranged in a systematic manner with appropriate illustrations. 2. The book contains recent information. 3. The language used is clear and easily comprehensible. 4. It comprises of 41 chapters that cover a significant portion of the syllabus prescribed by Indian Universities, particularly in the field of Plant Pathology. 5. The book includes a Glossary of technical terms for convenient reference at the end.
1. Introduction and Importance of Plant Pathology in Agriculture
2. Plant Pathology-The Science
3. History of Plant Pathology
4.Important Plant Pathogenic Organisms
5. The Pathogens- Fungi
6. Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification of Fungi
7. Subdivision: Mastigomycotina
8. Subdivision Zygomycotina
9. Subdivision: Ascomycotina
10. Subdivision Basidiomycotina
11. Subdivision : Deuteromycotina
12. Prokaryotes: Classification of Prokaryotes According to Bergeys Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
13. The Pathogens-Bacteria
14. The Pathogens Viruses
15. The Pathogens-Phytoplasmas, Spiroplasma and Fastidious Vascular Bacteria
16. The Pathogens-Viroids, Algae, Protozoa and Prions
17. The Pathogens Nematode
18. The Pathogens-Phanerogamic Parasites
19. Physiological Disorders
20. Basic Terminology and Definitions in Plant Pathology
21. Classification of Plant Diseases
22. General Symptoms of Plant Diseases
23. Dispersal of Pathogens
24. Survival of Plant Pathogens
25. The Infection Process
26. Pathogenesis: Role of Enzymes, Toxins, Growth Regulators and Polysaccharides
27. Plant Defenses
28. Variation in Plant Pathogens
29. Plant Disease Epidemiology
30. Plant Disease Forecasting
31. Principles of Plant Disease Management
32. Physical Management
33. Cultural Management
34. Biological Management
35. Host Plant Resistance
36. Regulatory Methods - Plant Quarantine
37. Chemical in Plant Disease Management
38. Methods of Application of Fungicides
39. Application of Biotechnology in Plant Disease Management
