Abstract:
This handbook is prepared with the objective o f givin g quick
reference and field guide for peoples involved in plant
pathology activities. The handbook has one section that deals
with major diseases o f major crops. Introductory notes on the
general principles and practices o f disease management
options are given in brief. Glossary and appendices are also
provided to g iv e idditional information on related issues.
Although this is an effort to summarize broader concepts and
facts in few pages, maximum care has been taken not to miss
relevant information. In order to make the handbook user
friendly, w e have tried to use simple English and avoid
technical jargons. For any question or additional technical
assistance the authors can be contacted with the addresses
given on the last page o f the hand book.
Technical handbooks are one means o f transferring
agricultural technologies to the end users. Hence, the authors
be liev e that this handbook could play an important role in
strengthening research-extension linkage in general and in up
grading the practical e fficien cy o f p rofessionals in particular.
