Innovative Biotic Stress Management Strategies in Crops

Innovative Biotic Stress Management Strategies in Crops, 1st Edition, authored by Dinesh Singh and published by CRC Press, delivers direct coverage of crop protection practices. Written for students, researchers, teachers, extension workers, and farmers, the text addresses systematic approaches for mitigating biological threats in agricultural settings.

The volume examines stress factors caused by living organisms, including plant viruses, bacteria, fungi, plant-parasitic nematodes, insect pests, arachnids, phanerogamic plants, and weeds. It explains how these biological stresses can result in up to 40 percent annual crop yield losses while significantly diminishing produce quality.

The work emphasizes procedures for biotic stress diagnosis alongside methods to enhance host plant resistance. This structure delivers practical guidance for academic study, research, and active agricultural practice.