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The book 'Chemicals and Botanicals in Plant Disease Management' by Sanjeev Kumar serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the critical role of chemicals and botanicals in managing plant diseases. This authoritative resource covers an extensive array of topics spread across thirty-six well-researched chapters. Readers can delve into the historical context and development of chemicals used in agriculture and gain insights into pesticide definitions and classifications. The book elaborates on the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing various chemicals and botanicals, providing a balanced view of their application in the field. Key discussions on fungicides, bactericides, nematicides, and antiviral chemicals are detailed, including their mode of action, formulation technologies, and the practicalities of safe handling and storage. It also addresses pressing issues such as environmental pollution, residues, health hazards, and the issue of fungicidal resistance in plant pathogens. Additionally, the book presents discussions on emerging opportunities within the agrochemical sector, the importance of crop health management, and the future landscape of agriculture enhanced by technology such as drones for precision spraying. As such, this text is essential for professionals in agriculture, researchers, and anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between chemical agents and plant health management.
Key Features
Features | Description |
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Author | Sanjeev Kumar |
Number of Chapters | 36 |
Comprehensive Coverage | Covers history, classifications, practical applications, and challenges in plant disease management. |
Focus on Chemicals and Botanicals | Examines the roles of fungicides, bactericides, and more in agricultural productivity. |
Current Trends | Discusses new generation fungicides, environmental concerns, and technological advancements. |
Attributes | Description |
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Binding | Hardback |
Publisher | N/A |
ISBN | N/A |
Publication Date | N/A |
Pages | N/A |
Language | English |
Target Audience | Agricultural professionals, researchers, policymakers |
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Brand: NIPA
Country of Origin: India
The purpose of thisbook is to provide readers with up-to-date information on the sensible use ofchemicals and botanicals in plant disease management. There are thirty-six chapters covering various aspects such as history and development of chemicals,definition of pesticides and related terms; advantages and disadvantages ofchemicals and botanicals, classification of chemicals and their characteristics,fungicides, bactericides, nematicides, antiviral chemicals and botanicals,issues related to label claim,formulations, mode of action and application ofdifferent fungicides, chemotherapy and phytotoxicity of fungicides, handling, storage and precautions to be taken while using fungicides, new generationfungicides and composite formulations of pesticides, general account of plantprotection appliances; environmental pollution, residues and health hazards,fungicidal resistance in plant pathogens and its management.
This book also has chapters on crop health management, agrochemical sectors:opportunities and challenges, policy framework for the growing agrochemicalssector, balanced use of agro-chemicals, agro-chemical industry.
The purpose of thisbook is to provide readers with up-to-date information on the sensible use ofchemicals and botanicals in plant disease management. There are thirty-six chapters covering various aspects such as history and development of chemicals,definition of pesticides and related terms; advantages and disadvantages ofchemicals and botanicals, classification of chemicals and their characteristics,fungicides, bactericides, nematicides, antiviral chemicals and botanicals,issues related to label claim,formulations, mode of action and application ofdifferent fungicides, chemotherapy and phytotoxicity of fungicides, handling, storage and precautions to be taken while using fungicides, new generationfungicides and composite formulations of pesticides, general account of plantprotection appliances; environmental pollution, residues and health hazards,fungicidal resistance in plant pathogens and its management.
This book also has chapters on crop health management, agrochemical sectors:opportunities and challenges, policy framework for the growing agrochemicalssector, balanced use of agro-chemicals, agro-chemical industry; the futurelandscape, fertilizers and crop health,spurious agrochemical products,agrochemical traceability and drone use in agrochemical spraying.
Content
Chapter 1.History and development of chemicals
Chapter 2.Progressive development of fungicides - Past and Present
Chapter 3.Definition of pesticides and related terms
Chapter 4.Advantages and disadvantages of chemicals and botanicals.
Chapter 5.Classification of chemicals used in plant disease management and their characteristics.
Chapter 6.Pesticide Registration
Chapter 7.Chemicals in plant disease control: Fungicides
Chapter 8.Chemicals in plant disease control: Bactericides
Chapter 9.Chemicals in plant disease control: Nematicides
Chapter 10.Antiviral chemicals
Chapter 11.Botanicals in plant disease control
Chapter 12.Issues related to label claim.
Chapter 13.Formulation technology
Chapter 14.Mode of action of fungicides and antibiotics
Chapter 15. Application of different fungicides
Chapter 16.Chemotherapy and phytotoxicity of fungicides
Chapter 17.Handling, storage and precautions to be taken while using fungicides
Chapter 18.General symptoms and signs of pesticide poisoning
Chapter 19.Compatibility with other agrochemicals
Chapter 20.Factors influencing the field performance of fungicides
Chapter 21.New generation fungicides
Chapter 22.Strobilurins- A New Generation fungicide
Chapter 23.Composite formulations of fungicide
Chapter 24.General account of plant protection appliances
Chapter 25.Environmental pollution, residues and health hazards,
Chapter 26.Fungicidal resistance in plant pathogens and its management.
Chapter 27.Crop Health Management
Chapter 28.Agrochemical Sectors: Opportunities and Challenges
Chapter 29.Policy Framework for the Growing Agrochemicals Sector
Chapter 30.Balanced Use of Agro-Chemicals
Chapter 31.Agro-Chemical Industry; The Future Landscape
Chapter 32.Fertilizers and Crop Health
Chapter 33.Post Harvest Management: Minimizing Fruits Vegetables Spoilage
Chapter 34.Spurious Agrochemical Products
Chapter 35.Agrochemical Traceability
Chapter 36.Drone usage in agrochemical spraying
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