… The four chapters in the section on mushrooms provide comprehensive account of fungal,
bacterial, viral and nematode diseases along with weed fungi of mushrooms. We sincerely …

… of this crop can be realized only if the diseases and pests are kept under the manageable
limits. A large array of diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi attack this crop. Scope …

… bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, which are responsible for taking away a big chunk of
production. In this chapter important bacterial and fungal diseases of chillies and bell pepper …

… plants may help in reducing the disease. Good drainage, proper irrigation when needed,
disease free seed and soil with abundant humus are also important in checking the disease. …

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is an important vegetable crop grown throughout
the world. Ripened fruits are good source of ascorbic acid, organic acid and minerals. It is …

… Diseases caused by viruses, fungi, phytoplasmas and bacteria constitute the major biotic
threat in potato. Bacterial wilt, soft rot and common scab are three major bacterial …

… of plant pathogens including viruses. A number of viruses are known to cause various
diseases in tomato and some of the important diseases are described hereunder in this chapter. …

… This chapter is a compilation of available information on diseases of major spice crops
prepared to encourage the continuing search for better plant disease control imperative for spices …

… Selection of disease free planting material and destruction of … plants during the growing
season also check the disease spread. Soil fumigants reduces the sclerotial population. Crop …

… The disease is caused by the fungus Septoria pisi Westend, a member of the fungi imperfecti.
Conidia are formed in flask shaped pycnidia, and are hyaline, straight, septate, cylindrical …