Plant Disease Management

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Aiming to provide a comprehensive introduction to plant disease management, Singh (formerly professor of plant pathology, G.B. Pant U. of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India) presents a thorough discussion of cultural practices, biological controls, host resistance, and chemical and other approaches to the management of plant diseases. Briefly covers biological control of plant pathogens, the use of biotechnology in crop improvement (he supports it), and new fungicides. Integrated pest management (IPM) is not specifically covered. Includes an extensive bibliography listing some 600 publications as current as the end of 1999. While written from the perspective of Indian agriculture, the information is perfectly suitable for applications elsewhere. Lacks a subject index. Distributed by Enfield. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)