Pest and Soil Management of Horticultural Crops

Contents: I. Pest management: 1. Integrated pest management. 2. Pests of tropical and subtropical fruits. 3. Pests of temperate fruits. 4. Pests of plantation crops. 5. Pests of spices. 6. Pests of ornamental plants. 7. Pests of vegetables. 8. Physiological processes and water stress. II. Disease management: 9. Tropical and subtropical fruits. 10. Temperate fruits. 11. Plantation crops. 12. Vegetable crops. 13. Ornamentals and flowers. III. Nutrition of horticultural crops: 14. Integrated nutrient management. 15. Leaf nutrient norms in fruit crops. 16. Soil fertility and productivity. 17. Organic farming and biodynamics. Glossary. Subject index.

"Integrated pest, disease and soil management is a management system that in the context of associated environment and population dynamics of pest species, disease species and soil, utilizes all suitable techniques and methods in as compatible a manner as possible and maintain pests and diseases at levels below those causing economic injury. It is the integration of all suitable management techniques with natively regulating and limiting elements of the environment. Presentation of tables, figures are attracts more to the readers and even in a quick look one can get vital information. This book is written in a simple, easy to understand language which will be highly useful to the students, teachers, extension personnel, scientists and progressive horticulturist." (jacket)