Pests Management of Vegetable Crops

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. Solanaceous Vegetables. 2. Insect pest of brinjal. 3. Insect pest of tomato. 4. Insect pest of chilli. Malvaceous Vegetables. 5. Insect pest of okra. Bulb Vegetables. 6. Insect pest of onion and garlic. Cole Crops. 7. Insect pest of Cole crop. Cucurbitaceous Vegetables. 8. Insect pest of cucurbitaceous crops. Leguminous Vegetable. 9. Insect pest of Leguminous vegetable. Tuber Vegetables. 10. Potato. 11. Sweet potato. 12. Colocasia. 13. Yam. Root Vegetables. 14. Insect pest of carrot. Leafy Vegetables. 15. Insect pest of Leafy vegetables. 16. Bio-intensive IPM of vegetables. 17. Recommended insecticides for vegetable crops. Reference.

Vegetables are important source of dietary fibers, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. Shifting from a non-vegetarian diet to vegetarian, global recognition of the importance of vegetables for human health and their medicinal and nutritional value have contributed to a steady upward trend in vegetable production system. At present time, it is facing a critical global challenge to produce food to safe, healthy and nutritious for a growing population. The book aims to provide latest pests management strategies which can help to improve quality and quantity of vegetables in scientific and sustainable manner.