Field Identification and Management of Major Diseases of the Major Crops

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.