New Frontiers in Plant Disease Management - by Ian Brock (Hardcover)

About the Book

Plant disease management involves strategies aimed at preventing, controlling, and mitigating the impact of diseases that affect crops and plants. It comprises a range of practices, including cultural, biological, chemical, and genetic methods. Cultural practices focus on creating conditions unfavorable for disease development, such as proper sanitation, crop rotation, and selecting disease-resistant varieties. Biological control involves using beneficial organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens. Chemical methods utilize pesticides and fungicides to manage diseases, though their use requires careful consideration to minimize environmental impact and resistance development. Genetic approaches involve breeding resistant cultivars through conventional breeding or genetic engineering to enhance plant immunity. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various strategies to effectively manage diseases while minimizing reliance on any single method. Effective disease management requires knowledge of the specific pathogens involved, their life cycles, and environmental factors conducive to disease development. Regular monitoring, early detection, and swift intervention are key to successful disease management, ultimately safeguarding plant health and agricultural productivity. This book consists of contributions made by international experts in the field of plant disease management. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying this field.

Book Synopsis

Plant disease management involves strategies aimed at preventing, controlling, and mitigating the impact of diseases that affect crops and plants. It comprises a range of practices, including cultural, biological, chemical, and genetic methods. Cultural practices focus on creating conditions unfavorable for disease development, such as proper sanitation, crop rotation, and selecting disease-resistant varieties. Biological control involves using beneficial organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens. Chemical methods utilize pesticides and fungicides to manage diseases, though their use requires careful consideration to minimize environmental impact and resistance development. Genetic approaches involve breeding resistant cultivars through conventional breeding or genetic engineering to enhance plant immunity. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various strategies to effectively manage diseases while minimizing reliance on any single method. Effective disease management requires knowledge of the specific pathogens involved, their life cycles, and environmental factors conducive to disease development. Regular monitoring, early detection, and swift intervention are key to successful disease management, ultimately safeguarding plant health and agricultural productivity. This book consists of contributions made by international experts in the field of plant disease management. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying this field.