Plant Protection: A Biocontrol Approach

Pests still account for about 35 per cent loss of agricultural yield notwithstanding losses due to heavy application of chemicals. Biointensive integrated pest management, in which greater emphasis is given to biocontrol, is perhaps the need of the hour for tackling many such situations.
About Author :
Dr. Pravin Chandra Trivedi Professor of Botany, Director, College Developemnt council and vice principal of maharajas college, University of Rajasthan.
Contents :
Preface Contributorrs Bioactivity of plants against common fungi, baceteria and insects Polyamine synthesis inhibitors in the management of phytopathogenic fungi Management of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in sustainable agriculture Integrated managemnt of onion diseases Lef blight of wheat recent advances in major fungal disease of groundnut and their managemnt Advanes in epidemology and management of leaf spot diseases of sorghum etc...