Advances in Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Horticultural Crops (Plantation and Spice Crops)

The information on insect pests, diseases and nematode pests on plantation and spice crops is very much scattered. There is no book at present which comprehensively and exclusively deals with the above aspects on these crops. The present book deals with integrated pest and disease management in plantation and spice crops in detail using regulatory, physical, cultural, chemical, biological, host plant resistance and integrated methods. The Book is extensively illustrated with excellent quality photograph enhancing the quality of publication. The utility of the book is further enhanced by chapters like useful tips in plant protection and sources of critical inputs for IPM. The book is written in lucid style, easy to understand along with adoptable recommendations involving ecofriendly components of IMP. This book is a practical guide to growers of plantation and spice crops. Further, it is a useful reference to students, researchers and extension workers. The book can be used for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well.