
Genus- Alternaria Taxonomy and Parasitism Revised & enlarged
by Dr. Udit Naraian, Dr. Alka Kushwaha
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Book Title: Genus- Alternaria Taxonomy and Parasitism Revised & enlarged
Genus – Alternaria: Taxonomy and Parasitism (Revised & Enlarged) is a detailed academic reference on the genus Alternaria.
Firstly, the book explains Alternaria taxonomy and parasitism in detail. It covers taxonomy, morphology, biology, biodiversity, and host associations.
Furthermore, readers can learn about important features of Alternaria species and their classification. In addition, the book explains conidia, septation, beak formation, and chain formation.
Moreover, the book examines the parasitic nature of Alternaria and its impact on plants. It discusses diseases affecting vegetables, cereals, millets, pulses, and oilseed crops.
Additionally, the book covers fruit crops, spices, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants. It also discusses fodder crops, cotton, weeds, and other host plants.
Furthermore, common diseases caused by Alternaria species are explained clearly. These include early blight, purple blotch, leaf spots, blights, cankers, and fruit rots.
In addition, readers can understand how these fungi survive and spread between plant hosts. Moreover, the revised edition includes additional species information and recent scientific references.
The book also introduces new chapters on Asteraceae hosts, spice crops, and Alternaria host associations. Therefore, Alternaria taxonomy and parasitism remain important areas of study throughout the book.
Overall, this book is useful for researchers, teachers, postgraduate students, plant pathologists, and mycologists. It is also a valuable reference for professionals working in plant pathology, mycology, and plant protection.
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Dr. Udit Naraian is a Professor (Retd.) in the Department of Plant Pathology at C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. With 38 years of academic and research experience, he has contributed extensively to Plant Pathology, Mycology and the taxonomy of phytopathogenic fungi, particularly the genus Alternaria. His work includes research on the taxonomy, parasitism and disease-causing potential of Alternaria species, along with numerous research papers, books and scientific contributions. He has also received several honours and awards for his contributions to Plant Pathology and related fields.
Dr. Alka Kushwaha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at D.A-V. College, Kanpur. She has worked extensively in the field of Plant Sciences and has contributed to academic research in Botany and Plant Protection. She has been associated with various academic and scientific organisations and has participated in national conferences, research programmes and international symposia. Her academic and research experience contributes to the detailed treatment of Alternaria taxonomy, morphology and parasitism presented in this book.
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