This book offers a complete guide to the various diseases that threaten pulse crops such as lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans. It moves through each major category of infection, starting with fungal diseases like Ascochyta blight and Fusarium wilt, which cause visible leaf lesions and root rot. Bacterial infections, including bacterial blight and halo blight, receive similar attention, with clear descriptions of how water-soaked spots and yellow halos appear on plant tissues. The text does not stop at identification; it connects each symptom to the specific conditions that trigger an outbreak.

The book places strong emphasis on practical management strategies rather than theoretical knowledge. A central chapter explains how crop rotation, resistant variety selection, and seed treatments work together to reduce disease pressure. The author provides detailed guidance on scouting fields for early signs of trouble and distinguishing between similar-looking symptoms caused by fungi versus bacteria. Environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, and soil drainage are discussed as key drivers of disease development, allowing farmers to anticipate high-risk periods during the growing season.