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This book provides a comprehensive overview of nematode diseases in fruit crops and their management. It covers global and Indian fruit crop scenario, nematode diseases and their interactions, crop-specific analysis, and current strategies and future approaches for enhancing productivity and yield.
List of contents
1. Fruit crops - An overview. 2. Nematode problems in fruit crops: An overview. 3. Banana,
Musa spp. 4. Citrus,
Citrus spp. 5. Pineapple,
Ananas comosus. 6. Papaya,
Carica papaya. 7. Mulberry,
Morus spp. 8. Guava,
Psidium guajava. 9. Grapevine,
Vitis vinifera. 10. Passion fruit,
Passiflora edulis. 11. Litchi,
Litchi chinensis. 12. Avocado,
Persea americana. 13. Mango,
Mangifera indica. 14. Peach,
Prunus persica. 15. Strawberry,
Fragaria x Ananassa. 16. Raspberry,
Rubus idaeus. 17. Cherry,
Prunus spp. 18. Walnut,
Juglans regia. 19. Kiwi,
Actinidia deliciosa. 20. Apple,
Malus domestica. 21. Plum,
Prunus cerasifera. 22. Olive,
Olea europea. 23. Pomegranate,
Punica granatum. 24. Fig,
Ficus carica. 25. The roadmap ahead.
About the author
P. Parvatha Reddy served as the Director of the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) in Bangalore, India. He also held the position of Head of the Division of Entomology and Nematology at IIHR, during which time the institute was honoured with the prestigious 'ICAR Best Institution Award.' Specializing in horticultural crops, Dr. Reddy has been involved in developing the F1 tomato hybrid 'Arka Varadan,' which is resistant to root-knot nematodes. His work also includes research, extension, and education in bio-intensive integrated pest management strategies for horticultural crops. These effective, eco-friendly, and residue-free technologies are widely adopted by farmers across the country.
