Description

The scientific study of plant illness brought on by infections (infectious diseases) and environmental circumstances (physiological variables) is known as plant pathology. Fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, virus-like organisms, phytoplamas, protozoa, nematodes, and parasitic plants are examples of the organisms that cause infectious disease. Plant resistance that prevents disease development and disease development itself are not well understood. The development of plant resistance and the detection of causative agents are both made possible by the application of proper diagnostic tools and procedures in molecular plant pathology. However, this mentality change has led to the development of more comprehensive and integrated illness management strategies. Single, frequently harsh measures like applying pesticides, fumigating the land, or burning are no longer frequently used. Furthermore, rather than using a calendar or a prescription, illness management practises are frequently chosen based on disease forecasting or disease modelling. Although it is frequently challenging to distinguish between the two notions, especially in the application of specific interventions, disease management may be considered as proactive while disease control is reactive. To meet the needs of students, this book has been formatted to cover a variety of plant pathology topics.