N.G. Ravichandra – författare

The purpose of the book Postharvest Plant Pathology is to provide its readers recent developments and updated comprehensive information on postharvest pathogens & diseases of major crops. This book explicates the fundamental aspects of postharvest diseases of crops and is conveniently divided into ten chapters, providing the latest information on the concept & types of postharvest diseases, economically significant postharvest pathogens & diseases of major crops, factors governing postharvest diseases, storage conditions, food safety issues, quiescence in post harvest pathogens, detailed & recent information on major mycotoxins, various approaches of postharvest disease management, integrated management strategies, biochemical & molecular aspects of postharvest diseases, apart from which, an exclusive chapter for discussing the postharvest nematode diseases and their management is also furnished.Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

The major objective of this book is to highlight the significance of phytonematodes in horticulture. Detailed and latest information on major aspects of phytonematodes associated exclusively with horticultural crops, which is the need of the day, is lacking. Hence, the book has been written mainly with the objective of providing its readers, comprehensive information on the advanced aspects related to phytonematodes associated with horticultural crops. It also provides basic information on plant parasitic nematodes since it is required for a better understanding of advanced topics. Several popular topics, information on which is already available in plenty, have been avoided. Thus, book explicates both the essential fundamental and advanced aspects pertaining to nematodes associated with horticultural crops.The book is conveniently divided into 13 chapters, which cover latest information on  the  major fundamental and advanced aspects related to phytonematodes including the role of phytonematodes in horticultural industry, phylogenetic and evolutionary concepts in nematodes, major phytonematodes associated with horticultural crops and their diagnostic keys,  symptoms caused by phytonematodes and disease diagnosis, nematode population threshold levels, crop loss assessment, nematode diseases of horticultural crops and their management, nematode disease complexes, genetics of nematode parasitism, important nematological techniques and nematodes of quarantine importance. An exclusive chapter on novel methods of nematode management has been included mainly to provide the information on the latest molecules and novel modes of managing nematodes attacking horticultural crops. Routine nematode management aspects, information on which is already available, have not been discussed; instead, this topic reflects the changing scenario of future nematode management.Hence, this book can serve as a friendly guide to meet the requirements of the students, teachersand  researchers interested in these ‘hidden enemies’ of the grower, apart from the research and extension personnel working under Public organizations, officials of State departments of Horticulture, Forestry, field workers and all those concerned and working with plant parasitic nematodes. Appropriate diagrams, convincing tables and suitable graphs/illustrations have been furnished at right places. A complete bibliography has also been included.

The major objective of this book is to highlight the significance of phytonematodes in horticulture. Detailed and latest information on major aspects of phytonematodes associated exclusively with horticultural crops, which is the need of the day, is lacking. Hence, the book has been written mainly with the objective of providing its readers, comprehensive information on the advanced aspects related to phytonematodes associated with horticultural crops. It also provides basic information on plant parasitic nematodes since it is required for a better understanding of advanced topics. Several popular topics, information on which is already available in plenty, have been avoided. Thus, book explicates both the essential fundamental and advanced aspects pertaining to nematodes associated with horticultural crops.The book is conveniently divided into 13 chapters, which cover latest information on  the  major fundamental and advanced aspects related to phytonematodes including the role of phytonematodes in horticultural industry, phylogenetic and evolutionary concepts in nematodes, major phytonematodes associated with horticultural crops and their diagnostic keys,  symptoms caused by phytonematodes and disease diagnosis, nematode population threshold levels, crop loss assessment, nematode diseases of horticultural crops and their management, nematode disease complexes, genetics of nematode parasitism, important nematological techniques and nematodes of quarantine importance. An exclusive chapter on novel methods of nematode management has been included mainly to provide the information on the latest molecules and novel modes of managing nematodes attacking horticultural crops. Routine nematode management aspects, information on which is already available, have not been discussed; instead, this topic reflects the changing scenario of future nematode management.Hence, this book can serve as a friendly guide to meet the requirements of the students, teachersand  researchers interested in these ‘hidden enemies’ of the grower, apart from the research and extension personnel working under Public organizations, officials of State departments of Horticulture, Forestry, field workers and all those concerned and working with plant parasitic nematodes. Appropriate diagrams, convincing tables and suitable graphs/illustrations have been furnished at right places. A complete bibliography has also been included.

The primary objective of the book Postharvest Plant Pathology is to furnish its readers with comprehensive and current information on postharvest diseases and pathogens of significant crops. The text delves into the fundamental aspects of postharvest diseases of crops and is logically divided into ten chapters that provide the most recent data on the various types of postharvest diseases, economically significant postharvest pathogens and diseases of major crops, factors that influence postharvest diseases, storage conditions, food safety concerns, quiescence in postharvest pathogens, detailed information on major mycotoxins, numerous approaches to postharvest disease management, integrated management strategies, biochemical and molecular aspects of postharvest diseases, and even a dedicated chapter on postharvest nematode diseases and their management. The book includes detailed diagrams, persuasive tables, and appropriate graphs and illustrations to enhance comprehension. Furthermore, the book includes a bibliography that lists all of the references cited, making it a valuable resource for researchers, teachers, students in various departments such as Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Food Technology, Postharvest technology, Environmental Sciences, state departments of Horticulture and Agriculture, commercial production centers, plant quarantine, certification agencies, and policy planners who are invested in the production and distribution of high-quality, safe agricultural and horticultural products.

The book Nanotechnology in Plant Pathology provides readers with up-to-date and comprehensive information on the various applications of nanomaterials, nanomolecules, and nanosensors in the field of plant diseases. This book fulfills the need for a comprehensive resource on the significance of nanotechnology in plant pathology, offering the latest information on this rapidly developing topic.The book is conveniently divided into nine chapters, covering the latest information and developments in nanotechnology with respect to plant diseases. These chapters include an introduction to nanotechnology, categories and characterization of nanoparticles, nanotechnology in plant disease diagnosis, nanoparticles in plant disease management, nanotechnology and pesticides, nanotechnology in pesticide delivery, regulations and risks in nanotechnology, nanotoxicity and nanosafety. The book also includes quality diagrams, convincing tables, and suitable graphs/illustrations for enhanced readability. Each chapter also includes a bibliography providing a list of references cited for further reading.The contents of this book, which reflect an extensive literature search, will be particularly useful for teachers, researchers, and students in plant pathology, state departments of horticulture and agriculture, commercial protection centers, administrators, policy planners, and all those who are interested and concerned with the use and application of nanoparticles in plant pathology.