Plant disease management necessitates a fundamental knowledge of the pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, Mycoplasma, or any other microorganisms. The book "Illustrated Plant Pathology--Basic Concepts" provides a detailed account of the various microorganisms responsible for causing diseases, including their classification, life cycle, mode of survival, spread and infection, factors responsible for epidemics, and physiological specialization of pathogens. The book also covers disease surveillance, assessment of disease intensity, methods of disease control, plant protection chemicals, plant protection appliances, and other aspects necessary for combating diseases. Additionally, the book discusses the management of seed-borne, soil-borne, and foliar diseases, the use of plant products in disease management, and biological approaches in disease management. The book includes numerous illustrations to facilitate easy understanding.

Although primarily intended for agriculture students, the book will also be highly beneficial for individuals working in the Department of Agriculture and those interested in scientific agriculture.

H.Lewin Devasahayam, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology (Retd.),Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

L.Darwin Christdhas Henry, Senior Lecturer in Plant Pathology, Annamalai University,Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India

01: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 02: Principles of Plant Disease Management