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September 6, 2025

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Fundamentals of Plant Pathology provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science of plant diseases, their causes, and management strategies. Written for students of agriculture, horticulture, and life sciences, the book establishes the foundational knowledge required to understand how pathogens interact with plants and how these interactions impact crop production and food security.

The text begins with the history and scope of plant pathology, introducing the concepts of disease, pathogen, and host–parasite relationships. It explains the causal organisms — fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and phytoplasmas — along with their biology, reproduction, survival, and modes of spread. The mechanisms of pathogenesis, host defense responses, and disease cycles are clearly outlined.

Practical aspects include disease diagnosis, epidemiology, and principles of plant disease management, covering cultural, biological, chemical, and integrated disease control methods. Special emphasis is placed on economically important crop diseases, quarantine regulations, and the role of plant pathology in sustainable agriculture.

Illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts, and examples, the book simplifies complex processes and strengthens learning through review questions and case studies. It also highlights recent advances, such as molecular diagnostics, host resistance breeding, biocontrol, and the use of biotechnology in plant disease management.

As a blend of classical concepts and modern tools, Fundamentals of Plant Pathology is an essential text for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, and professionals working to protect plants and ensure global food security.

Book Details

Language: English

Pages: 65

Compiled By : Md. Arshad Anwer, Abhijeet Ghatak , Subhashish Sarkhel , Srinivasaraghavan A. , Amarendra Kumar & Sanjay Kumar Sharma

Price: Free

Course Outline of Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

S.No.	Chapter Title
1	History of Plant Pathology
2	Introduction of Plant Pathology – Concept, Terms and Definitions
3	Important Plant Pathogenic Organisms – Examples of Diseases Caused by Them; Nomenclature, Binomial System, Rules of Nomenclature, Classification of Fungi
4	Survival of Plant Pathogens
5	Dispersal of Plant Pathogens
6	Plant Disease Epidemiology and Forecasting – Remote Sensing
7	Disease Management
8	Nematodes – Introduction, General Morphology and Reproduction, Classification, Symptoms and Nature of Damage