About the Book

This book emphasis on Diseases of Important plantation crops like arecanut, coconut, cocoa, tea, coffee, rubber and spices. The occurrence, distribution, economic impact, biology and pathology of causal agents, diagnosis, Host-pathogen-environment interactions and integrated disease management strategies are covered. This book would serve as valuable resource for plant pathologists, horticulturists, nursery managers, teachers, students, exporters, importers, extension specialists and those who are associated with development of plantation crops.

Contents

1. Diseases of Coconut, Arecanut and Cocoa - V.H. Prathibha, K.M. Sharad Raj, Vinayaka Hegde and P. Chowdappa (1-53)
2. Diseases of Coffee - S. Sudhakar Bhat, K.C. Kiran Kumar, S.D. Mani, B.T. Hanumantha, N.S. Prakash and Jayarama (55-109)
3. Diseases of Tea - P. Premkumar and A. Balamurugan (127-125)
4. Diseases of Spice Crops - M. Anandaraj, R. Suseela Bhai and Santhosh J. Eapen (126-189)
5. Diseases of Rubber - C. Bindu Roy and Jacob Mathew (192-253)