Management of Fungal Pathogens in Pulses

Pulses have played a major role in human diet and are considered as a rich source of proteins. But, the major constraints in achieving the yield of pulses are the occurrence of various diseases and pests. Hence, there is a need to understand the major fungal pathogens and their management strategies for sustainable agriculture. The major pulse crops in India and other Asian countries are bengal gram, pigeon pea, black gram, green gram, lentil and peas, which are attacked by several pathogens causes considerable crop damage. Bengal gram is affected mainly by wilt ( Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri ), blight ( Mycosphaerella pinodes ) and rust ( Uromyces ciceris-arietinii ).The main diseases of pigeon pea are wilt ( Fusarium oxysporum ) and Phytophtora stem blight ( Phytophthora drechsleri f. sp. cajani . Powdery mildew ( Erysiphe polygoni ) and rust ( Uromyces vicia-fabae ) are the most important diseases affecting the production of pea. The present volume will provide all the details like the symptoms, distribution, pathogens associated, predisposing factors and epidemiology, sources of resistance and holistic management of diseases with particular reference to those of economic importance. Several minor diseases of lentil, green gram and black gram will also be considered with their detailed and update information. The volume provides pooled information regarding the management of major fungal phytopathogens affecting the pulses.