Biofumigation And Solarization For Management Of Soil-Borne Plant Pathogens by Reddy, P. Parvatha | Hardcover

About this book The information on biofumigation and solarization for the management of soil-borne plant pathogens (bacteria, fungi, nematodes, insects and weeds) in horticultural (fruits, vegetables, plantation, spice, tuber, ornamental, medicinal and aromatic crops) and other crops (cotton, wheat, tobacco, soybean, sugar beet and sunflower) is very much scattered. There is no book at present which comprehensively and exclusively deals with the above aspects on horticultural and other crops. The present book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the principles of biofumigation and solarization. The second part deals with crop-wise management of soil-borne plant pathogens using biofumigation and solarization in horticultural and other crops. The book is illustrated with excellent quality photographs enhancing the quality of publication. The book is written in lucid style, easy to understand language along with adoptable recommendations for enhancing the productivity. Key highlights - 1. Introduction 2. Biofumigation 3. Solarization 4. Mode of Action 5. Methodology 6. Disease Management 7. Nematode Management 8. Weed Management 9. Insect Management 10. Source of Nutrients - 11. Improved Soil Quality by Biofumigation 2. Commercial Products for Biofumigation 13. Horticultural Crops 14. Fruit Crops 15. Vegetable Crops 16. Ornamental, Medicinal, Aromatic and Tuber Crops 17. Plantation and Spice Crops 18. Other Crops