This book is meticulously structured to align with the ICAR Fifth and Sixth Dean’s Committee syllabus
for undergraduate programs in Agriculture and Horticulture. Especially, the UG courses as per Fifth
Sixth Dean’s Committee Syllabus- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management
Vol I at Semester V and Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management Vol II at
Semester VI, and Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management at Semester V. It
provides a comprehensive overview of major diseases affecting field and horticultural crops,
covering symptoms, etiology, disease cycles, epidemiology, and management strategies.
Additionally, it includes an extensive list of significant diseases for broader understanding. It also
includes objective-type questions like MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, and subjective questions to aid exam
preparation, including ICAR-JRF/SRF and other competitive tests. Primarily intended for Plant
Pathology courses, it serves students across disciplines such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany,
Forestry, and Mycology. Beyond academia, this book is a valuable reference for researchers,
educators, plant protection specialists, extension workers, and agricultural officers. Written in
simple language, it bridges knowledge gaps, making plant pathology accessible even to beginners.
As the demand for well-trained graduates in plant disease management grows, this book serves as
both a textbook and a practical guide for students, educators, and professionals alike.
Features

1. Comprehensively covers diseases of major field and horticultural crops, including their
   symptoms, etiology, disease cycles, and management strategies.
2. Student-friendly organized tables, simple language, and structured content enhance learning.
   Includes MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, and subjective questions to aid exam preparation.
3. Useful multi-purpose resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, competitive
   exam aspirants (ICAR-JRF/SRF, UPSC, etc.), researchers, plant protection specialists, and
   agricultural officers.

• Diseases of Rice – Oryza sativa L.
• Diseases of Wheat – Triticum aestivum L.
• Diseases of Maize – Zea mays L.
• Diseases of Sorghum/ Jower – Sorghum bicolor (L.)Moench
• Diseases of Pearl millet / Bajra / Cumbu – Pennisetumglaucum (L.) R.Br.
• Diseases of Finger Millet / Ragi – Elesine coracana Gaertn.
• Diseases of Groundnut / Peanut / Monkeynut / Goober pea/ Earthnut- Arachis hypogaea L.
• Diseases of Soybean – Glycine max (L.) Merr.
• Diseases of Bengal Gram / Chickpea – Cicer arietinum L.
• Diseases of Pea – Pisum sativum L.
• Diseases of Black gram / Urd bean – Vigna mungo (L.)
Hepper and Green gram / Mungbean – Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek
• Diseases of Sugarcane – Saccharum officinarum L.
• Diseases of Mustard – Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.
• Diseases of Sunflower – Helianthus annuus L.
• Diseases of Cotton
• Diseases of Mango – Mangifera indica L.
• Diseases of Banana – Musa sp.
• Diseases of Citrus – Citrus sp.
• Diseases of Guava – Psidium guajava L.
• Diseases of Papaya – Carica papaya L.
• Disease of Pomegranate – Punica granatum L.
• Diseases of Apple – Malus × domestica Borkh.
• Disease of Peach – Prunus persica L.
• Diseases of Grapevine – Vitis vinifera L.
• Disease of Strawberry – Fragaria × ananassa
• Diseases of Potato – Solanum tuberosum L.
• Diseases of Tomato – Solanum lycopersicum L.
• Diseases of Brinjal – Solanum melongena L.
• Diseases of Chilli – Capsicum annuum L.
• Diseases of Cucurbits – Cucurbita L.
• Diseases of Crucifers – Cabbage and cauliflower -Brassica sp.
• Diseases of Beans – Phaseolus vulgaris L.
• Diseases of Bhendi – Abelmoschus esculentus (L.)Moench
• Diseases of Ginger – Zingiber officinale Roscoe
• Diseases of Turmeric – Curcuma longa L.
• Diseases of Coriander – Coriandrum sativum L.
• Diseases of Coconut – Cocos nucifera L.
• Disease of Tea – Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze.
• Diseases of Coffee – Coffea arabica L.
• Diseases of Rose – Rosa sp.
• Diseases of Marigold – Tagetes erecta L.
• Practice Tests