Viral Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops 1st Edition

Viral Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops (1st Edition) by L. P. Awasthi is an essential reference for agronomists, plant pathologists, extension officers, and progressive growers confronting yield losses from plant viruses. Clear, authoritative, and regionally relevant, this book addresses the growing challenge of viral threats to both field and horticultural crops across India, South Asia, and other tropical and subtropical regions.

Discover concise, practical guidance on symptom recognition, host range, pathogen biology, and disease epidemiology — presented in a way that supports rapid field diagnosis and informed management decisions. The text bridges theory and practice, explaining vector relationships, environmental influences on disease spread, and strategies for integrated disease management, including cultural practices, resistant cultivars, and safe seed systems.

Readers will value the book’s applicability: students gain a solid academic foundation; researchers find a focused survey of crop-virus interactions; extension workers and farmers receive actionable tools to reduce losses and protect crop health. Written by an experienced author, the volume emphasizes local agroecological contexts while remaining useful for global crop protection efforts.

Whether you’re managing vegetable gardens, commercial orchards, or large-scale cereal and pulse farms, this 1st Edition is a practical, trustworthy companion for diagnosing viral problems and implementing sustainable control measures. Strengthen your crop protection toolkit — add Viral Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops by L. P. Awasthi to your professional library today.

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