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Diseases of Ornamental, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants

Author : Mujeebur Rahman Khan

Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers

Page : 367 pages

File Size : 19,72 MB

Release : 2024-06-25

Category : Science

ISBN : 9815223089

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Book Description

Plant diseases in ornamental, aromatic and medicinal crops are common in occurrence, and account for up to 12-20% yield losses. Diseases of Ornamental, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants is a unique reference aimed to fulfil knowledge gaps on this subject. Nine chapters cover major diseases and nematode problems in important ornamental plants (cut flowers, potted flowers, flowering geophytes, and turfs), medicinal plants (tuberous and non-tuberous) and aromatic plants. The book explains the etiology, symptoms, disease cycle, economic importance, distribution, and management of respective plants with advanced and sustainable approaches. The book is intended as a key resource for students, botanists and academics in plant science courses. It also serves as a quick guide for horticulture professionals and gardeners dealing with plant diseases and nematode infestations on premises.



Diseases of Major Medicinal Plants

Author : K. K. Janardhanan

Publisher : Daya Books

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 20,91 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Medicinal plants

ISBN : 9788170352648

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Plants continue to be the major source of drugs, inspite of the phenomenal development in the synthetic compounds during the last two decades. Due to the realization of the toxicity associated with synthetic drugs, the importance of plant drugs enhanced substantially in the recent years. This resulted in the increased demand of medicinal plants many fold. Since the availability of a number of important medicinal plants from natural sources was insufficient to meet the demands of pharmaceutical industries, large-scale cultivation of these plants came into existence. Commercial cultivation dramatically increased the disease problems, number of diseases and their severity, in these plants. No comprehensive compilation of the diseases of important medicinal plants and their control is available. This book Diseases of Major Medicinal Plants, is the first compilation of the available information of the diseases of important medicinal plants and their control. Contents: Chapter 1; Belladonna, Chapter 2: Cinchona, Chapter 3: Coleus, Chapter 4: Datura, Chapter 5: Digitalis, Chapter 6: Dioscorea, Chapter 7: Ginseng, Chapter 8: Glycyrrhiza, Chapter 9: Hyoscymus, Chapter 10: Opium poppy, Chapter 11: Periwinkle, Chapter 12: Plantago, Chapter 13: Podophyllum, Chpater 14: Rauvolfia, Chapter 15: Senna, Chpater 16: Withania.





Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants

Author : Pascal P. Pirone

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 1054 pages

File Size : 27,32 MB

Release : 1978-03-14

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 9780471072492

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Discusses diagnosis and treatment of diseases and organisms afflicting nearly 500 genera of ornamental plants grown outdoors, under glass, or in the home. Explains when and how to use the most effective fungicides, insecticides, and other control materials and practices. The fifth edition of the official publication of the New York Botanical Garden identifies new diseases, recognizes the spread of many known diseases to a wider range of host plants, and reflects up-to-date control methods. New illustrations have been added and there are expanded discussions on fungicides, bactericides, and miticides.





Diseases of Medicinal Plant

Author : Sumia Fatima

Publisher : Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 14,94 MB

Release : 2016-04

Category : Education

ISBN : 9789350568071

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The data about use of medicinal plants is available from all parts of the world. But scanty information is available about the health of medicinal plants. So to elaborate and spread the knowledge of such neglected but interesting information of diseases of medicinal plants the book is constructed. Various viral bacterial and fungal diseases of plants because greater loss of health of medicinal plants takes place due to fungal pathogens. Hence only the diseases of medicinal plants caused by fungi have been noted. Still today there is no information is available about the management of diseases of medicinal plants.This is a book not only for the Botanists, but also useful for the Agriculturist, Pharmacologist, Researchers and students of Plant pathology.



Compendium of Ornamental Foliage Plant Diseases

Author : Ann Renee Chase

Publisher : American Phytopathological Society

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 20,43 MB

Release : 1987

Category : Gardening

ISBN :

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Covers diseases of palms, ferns, ivies, cacti, and dozens of other ornamentals.



Viral Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops

Author : L. P. Awasthi

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 990 pages

File Size : 29,62 MB

Release : 2023-09-20

Category : Science

ISBN : 0323909000

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Book Description

Viral Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops details the fundamental and applied aspects of the viral diseases of field and horticultural crops. The book opens with a historical introduction to plant virology, important plant virologists, and landmarks. It continues with systematic coverage of viral diseases, their economic significance, disease symptoms, host range, mode of transmission, diagnostic techniques, geographic distribution, epidemiology, yield losses, and control and management of the disease. Contributions from an international group of virologists with a wide range of academic, research, professional, and specialized backgrounds in plant virology makes Viral Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops a comprehensive and must-have resource for those engaged in the study and research of plant virology, microbiology, and plant pathology particularly viral diseases and their impact on field and horticultural crops. - Provides virus characterization according to the disease pattern and symptoms they cause - Covers viral diseases of cereals, oil seeds, legumes, commercial crops, spices and condiments, medicinal and aromatic crops, forage crops, vegetable crops, fruit crops, tree nuts, among others - Discusses advances like applications in nanotechnology, molecular techniques for the detection and characterization of plant viruses, and the development of technologies for detecting plant viruses



The Coloured Atlas of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Jordan and Their Uses (Volume Two)

Author : Jamal Ragheb Said Qasem

Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Page : 489 pages

File Size : 48,67 MB

Release : 2020-04-06

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1527549216

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Book Description

This book introduces the first part of a collection of exquisite coloured photographs which illustrate diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plant species in Jordan. It discusses 281 species from 58 families recorded from 400m below sea level (in the Dead Sea and the Jordan valley) to 2000m above sea level (in the North), and from the deserts of al-Azraq and Wadi Rum in the East and the South to the lush, black soils in the North, and along the Jordan River and water channels in the West. Information on species taxonomy and botanical affiliation, chemical constituents, plant parts used in medication, medicinal and pharmacological importance, healing properties and uses in folk medicine is also presented. As such, the book is a valuable resource on diverse wild plant species of different growth habits and habitats used for culinary, health and other purposes.