Editors: Mujeebur Rahman Khan, Ziaul Haque

Diseases of Ornamental, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants

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ISBN: 978-981-5223-08-8 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5223-07-1 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898152230711240101

Introduction

Plant diseases in ornamental, aromatic and medicinal crops are common in occurrence, and account for up to 12-20% yield losses. Diseases of Ornamental, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants is a unique reference aimed to fulfil knowledge gaps on this subject. Nine chapters cover major diseases and nematode problems in important ornamental plants (cut flowers, potted flowers, flowering geophytes, and turfs), medicinal plants (tuberous and non-tuberous) and aromatic plants.

The book explains the etiology, symptoms, disease cycle, economic importance, distribution, and management of respective plants with advanced and sustainable approaches. The book is intended as a key resource for students, botanists and academics in plant science courses. It also serves as a quick guide for horticulture professionals and gardeners dealing with plant diseases and nematode infestations on premises.

Readership

Students, botanists and academics in plant science courses (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels); horticulture professionals and gardeners.

Foreword

Plant diseases in ornamental, aromatic, and medicinal crops are common in occurrence and account for up to 12-20% yield losses. The book “Diseases of Ornamental, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants” by Prof. M. R. Khan and Dr. Z. Haque presents exclusive and comprehensive information on the major diseases and nematode problems in important ornamental plants (cut flowers, potted flowers, and flowering geophytes, turfs), medicinal plants (tuberous and non-tuberous) and aromatic plants. The present book aims to fulfill the gap in knowledge and provides up-to-date relevant information in one place. It embodies nine chapters highlighting the aetiology, symptoms, disease cycle, economic importance, distribution, and management aspects with advanced and sustainable approaches. The present book shall serve as an important reference source to UG/PG students, academics, professionals, gardeners, scientists, researchers, and extension personnel in universities and institutes, bureaus, directorates, research stations, etc. dealing with plant diseases and nematode problems in ornamental, aromatic and medicinal plants. I wish to congratulate the editors of the book and contributors of the chapters for putting together their efforts in bringing out this volume.

T.R. Sharma
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, India