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| author | Kumari Pandey, Anita Pandey, Kartikey Arya, Prashant Pathak, Rukmani |
| author_facet | Kumari Pandey, Anita Pandey, Kartikey Arya, Prashant Pathak, Rukmani |
| contents | <p><span>Chemical management strategies are pivotal in controlling plant diseases that affect crop yield, quality, and overall health. This chapter provides a detailed overview of various chemical control methods including seed treatments, foliar sprays, soil applications, and post-harvest treatments. Each approach is tailored to combat specific plant pathogens at different stages of crop development. Seed treatments protect crops from early infections, foliar sprays are essential for managing airborne fungal diseases and insect pests, while soil applications address soil-borne pathogens, and post-harvest treatments prevent spoilage during storage. The chapter also highlights the significance of resistance management to maintain the efficacy of chemical control and mitigate the development of resistant pathogens. Integrating these chemical management strategies into a broader disease management plan ensures effective crop protection, contributing to better yield and quality. Effective plant disease management relies heavily on the use of various chemical agents designed to control pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and insects. This chapter provides an overview of the main types of chemicals used, including fungicides, bactericides, insecticides, nematicides, and herbicides, each targeting specific plant pathogens. Fungicides prevent or manage fungal diseases, while bactericides address bacterial infections. Insecticides control pest populations that may spread diseases, and nematicides target harmful soil-dwelling nematodes. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of resistance management strategies to ensure the longevity and efficacy of chemical treatments. </span></p> |
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| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2025 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | Chemical Management Strategies in Plant Disease Management Kumari Pandey, Anita Pandey, Kartikey Arya, Prashant Pathak, Rukmani Chemical protectants, Plant disease management, Fungicides, Bactericides, Insecticides, Disease control <p><span>Chemical management strategies are pivotal in controlling plant diseases that affect crop yield, quality, and overall health. This chapter provides a detailed overview of various chemical control methods including seed treatments, foliar sprays, soil applications, and post-harvest treatments. Each approach is tailored to combat specific plant pathogens at different stages of crop development. Seed treatments protect crops from early infections, foliar sprays are essential for managing airborne fungal diseases and insect pests, while soil applications address soil-borne pathogens, and post-harvest treatments prevent spoilage during storage. The chapter also highlights the significance of resistance management to maintain the efficacy of chemical control and mitigate the development of resistant pathogens. Integrating these chemical management strategies into a broader disease management plan ensures effective crop protection, contributing to better yield and quality. Effective plant disease management relies heavily on the use of various chemical agents designed to control pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and insects. This chapter provides an overview of the main types of chemicals used, including fungicides, bactericides, insecticides, nematicides, and herbicides, each targeting specific plant pathogens. Fungicides prevent or manage fungal diseases, while bactericides address bacterial infections. Insecticides control pest populations that may spread diseases, and nematicides target harmful soil-dwelling nematodes. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of resistance management strategies to ensure the longevity and efficacy of chemical treatments. </span></p> |
| title | Chemical Management Strategies in Plant Disease Management |
| topic | Chemical protectants, Plant disease management, Fungicides, Bactericides, Insecticides, Disease control |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15363092 |