Diseases and Management of Field and Medicinal Crops is a comprehensive guide prepared to meet the academic needs of students and teachers in the field of plant pathology and crop protection. The book is primarily based on class lectures delivered to post-graduate students and provides concise yet informative descriptions of major diseases affecting field and medicinal crops, with special reference to recent research and developments in India. 

The content is structured to be clear and accessible, making it a useful resource for both learning and teaching. While every effort has been taken to present authentic and updated information, the author acknowledges that errors or omissions may occur and welcomes constructive suggestions from readers for further improvements. 

In compiling this work, available literature and resources from renowned national and international organizations, including ICRISAT and IRRI, as well as various books, journals, and periodicals, have been utilized. The author expresses gratitude to all researchers and editors whose contributions form the foundation of this book.

Dr (Mrs) Gayatri Biswal (1965) passed B. Sc (Ag), M.Sc (Ag) and Ph.D degree from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Awarded Gold Medal in M. Sc (Ag) in Plant Patholgy. She has published 100 research papers in international and national journals, eight book chapters. She has guided one Ph.D student, 15 PG students in Plant Pathology and 20 MBA students in Agri Busisness Management. She is co-guide of three Ph.D students of Nematology and also 25 PG students of Entomology and Nematology of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. She is the life member of seven professional societies. She is Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society (2018), Fellow of Hind Agri-Horticultural Society (2018), Fellow of Applied Zoological Research Association (2022)

1. Diseases of Cereals.: Rice, Maize, Bajara, Barley, Wheat, Sorghum,Oat 2.  Diseases of Millets:,Finger millet,Barn yard millet or sawan, Common millet 3.  Diseases of Pulses: Green gram and Black gram, Pegionpea, Chickpea, Cowpea, Pea, Horsegram,Soyabean 4.  Diseases of Oil Seed Crops: Groundnut, Sesamum, Saff lower, Mustard Niger, Linseed Castor 5.  Diseasesof Fibre Crops: Jute, Mesta., 6.  Diseases of Sugar Crops Sugarcane 7.  Diseases of Medicinal Crops: Menthae, Aswagandha, Aloevera, Liquo rice, Palma rosa., Rawolfia,Sacred Basil, Beerseem,Red clover, Plantago