Pests and Diseases in Flower, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-041-03431-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Effective management of pests and diseases is crucial for the successful and profitable cultivation of crops. To address this need, this book compiles essential information and offers a simple approach to pest, disease, and nematode diagnosis, making it easier for students and non-specialists to tackle the challenges they face in this field. The subject matter details pest management in flower, medicinal and aromatic crops, using different methods and integrated pest management.

This book is aimed at students pursuing Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Forestry, and Zoology, and non-specialists such as government officials, agricultural workers, horticulturists, extension workers, and professionals in the corporate sector.

Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)

Zielgruppe

General and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lakshmidevi, P.

Parthasarathy, S.

Kalaivanan, R.

Sangavi, R.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Authors

1. Introduction

2. Anthuriums

3. Carnation

4. China Aster

5. Chrysanthemum

6. Crossandra

7. Gerbera

8. Gladiolus

9. Lily

10. Marigold

11. Orchids

12. Rose

13. Aloe

14. Asparagus

15. Aswagandha

16. Coleus

17. Isabgol

18. Long Pepper

19. Medicinal Yam

20. Opium Poppy

21. Periwinkle

22. Sarpagandha

23. Senna

24. Soda Apple

25. Stevia

26. Basil

27. Eucalyptus

28. Jasmine

29. Lemon Grass

30. Mint

31. Patchouli

32. Scented Geranium

Über Autor(innen)

S. Parthasarathy is Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at the Department of Plant Pathology, Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences, India. Dr Parthasarathy has received several fellowships, including the BIRAC Post Master’s Innovation Fellow, Canadian International Development Research Centre-Nano Project JRF, and UGC Non-Special Assistance Programme. His areas of specialization are Biological Control and Molecular Plant Pathology.

R. Kalaivanan is Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at the Department of Crop Protection at Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, India. He is actively involved in extension activities, particularly in providing hands-on training to farmers to address real-world issues encountered in the field. His areas of expertise encompass Biological Control, Plant Bacteriology, and Molecular Plant Pathology.

R. Sangavi is Assistant Professor of Entomology at the Department of Crop Protection at Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, India. She is a recipient of the ICAR SRF fellowship and her areas of specialization include Biological control, Biopesticides, and Acarology.

P. Lakshmidevi is Teaching Assistant of Plant Pathology at the Institute of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. She is a recipient of RGNF fellowships, Young Plant Pathologist Award, and Best Book Contributor Award. She has also conducted farm testing trials, front line demonstrations, and on-and off-campus training sessions.