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Organic Pest and Disease Management: A Holistic Approach

Organic Pest and Disease Management: A Holistic Approach

Author: M.S. Devi & Rakesh Yonzone

Subject: HORTICULTURE
Publisher: Anisha
ISBN: 9788199808263
Price: INR 3,895.00
Publish Year: 2026
Binding: HB

Organic Pest and Disease Management: A Holistic Approach is a comprehensive guide that focuses on sustainable strategies for controlling pests and diseases in agriculture without relying on synthetic chemicals. The book emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating ecological, biological, cultural, and mechanical methods to maintain crop health and productivity. It explores principles of plant pathology, pest ecology, natural predators, biopesticides, crop rotation, and soil health management, highlighting how these practices work together to create resilient farming systems. The text also offers practical guidance for implementation, step-by-step management practices, and examples from organic farms worldwide.

It emphasizes preventive measures and early detection strategies, encouraging farmers to understand pest and disease cycles and adopt methods that enhance biodiversity and long-term sustainability. By combining theory with hands-on solutions, the book helps readers develop effective, environmentally friendly management plans. This book is ideal for organic farmers, horticulturists, and agricultural practitioners seeking environmentally safe methods for pest and disease control. It is also valuable for students of agriculture, plant sciences, and horticulture, as well as extension officers, researchers, and consultants working in sustainable agriculture.