The family Cucurbitaceae is the largest vegetable group cultivated extensively in the subtropical and tropical countries. The family comprises about 117 genera and 825 species grown in warmer parts. The cucurbits are attacked by various microbes in the field and transit or in storage that reduce their marketable price. The book is related to fungal diseases of cucurbits and their management. In this context the book is classified in 3 major chapters viz. phytochemical in cucurbits, seeds-borne microflora and fungal diseases ...
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The family Cucurbitaceae is the largest vegetable group cultivated extensively in the subtropical and tropical countries. The family comprises about 117 genera and 825 species grown in warmer parts. The cucurbits are attacked by various microbes in the field and transit or in storage that reduce their marketable price. The book is related to fungal diseases of cucurbits and their management. In this context the book is classified in 3 major chapters viz. phytochemical in cucurbits, seeds-borne microflora and fungal diseases. The disease is subtitled as introduction, sign and symptoms, pathogen biology, mode of spread and survival, disease cycle and disease management. The seed-borne microflora included with proper references. The disease management included control of disease by using culture practices, physical, chemical and biological methods. The book is helpful to the students of UG and PG classes, research scholar, pathologists and technicians working in the field of plant pathology and crop production. The book is written in easy manner so the farmers, field workers and even non-technical person can also understand the disease symptoms in cucurbits and how to control them.
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