Nematode Diseases of Fruit Crops and their Management

This book provides a comprehensive overview of nematode diseases in fruit crops and their management. It covers global and Indian fruit crop scenario, nematode diseases and their interactions, crop-specific analysis, and current strategies and future approaches for enhancing productivity and yield. Split into six sections, this book collates information on the various aspects of nematode diseases of fruit crops and their management. The subject matter in this book discusses: International and Indian fruit crop scenario, food and nutritional security, bridging yield gap, and techniques to enhance productivity. Different aspects of nematode diseases in fruit crops such as economic importance, emerging nematode problems, interaction with other pathogens, and nematode management methods. Nematode diseases of tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, and semi-arid fruit crops and their management. The vision for the future including current nematode management strategies, new paradigms for nematode management, transfer of technology, future approaches, and conclusions. This book is aimed at policy makers, practicing farmers, and scientists involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to fruit crop nematodes and their management. Print edition not for sale in India.