Cotton Diseases: Diagnosis and Control

by Krishna, Ashok

ISBN: 9789352221431
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Imprint : Associated Publishing Company
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 2995.00
Biblio : xv+69p.,figs.,tabls.,ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Ashok Krishna did his post graduation from Agra College, Agra in 1975 and doctorate in Plant Pathology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar in 1980. He is recipient of the Jawaharlal Nehru Award of the ICAR, 1981 for outstanding research contribution on Karnal bunt of wheat” . He has 40 research publications to his credit and is presently working as Associate Professor, Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Indore, M.P.

About The Book

Present work is an attempt to highlight the diseases and disorders of cotton crop of global importance. The problems incited by bacteria, fungi and viruses have critically been described, clarifying the symptoms, means of perpetuation to target the weakest point of pathogens, preventive and curative measures to minimize the extent of damage, in addition to detailed information on common nonparasitic disorders, though nondescript but important. Approach for diagnosis of problem, being the most important aspect, has properly been suggested in step wise manner observing the nature of damage in field and to a particular plant and signs of pathogens. A practical approach to control the diseases has been incorporated to justify the title of work as ‘diagnosis and control’. The model for integrated disease management (IDM) is a unique proposition advocating the use of old farming techniques, nonchemical means and need base chemicals at appropriate crop stage. <BR> The book would be of immense utility for researchers and field workers associated with production of this valuable crop.