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Seed Pathology In Modern Agriculture

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The term Seed Pathology was initially used by Paul Neergaard and Mary Nobel in 1940s for the science dealing with interactive relationship between the seed and disease causing agents. Further it was included the study of diseases and deterioration caused by animate, inanimate or virus and viroid, mechanism of seed infection, transmission of seedborne pathogens, detection, study of tolerance level, damage in storage and management aspects. To make agriculture profitable, efforts have been continuously made to precise various steps of production technology. Since the human has understood the crop husbandry, the seed was considered as the basic vital input for sustaining the better yield. Significance of seed has assumed a vital role in the new era of free flowing world trade across the geographical boundaries.

Seed health and certification has gained the momentum for quality assurance. Standards for certification have been worked out and are being applied through legislation for maintaining the desired quality. Freedom from associated microorganisms has always been a priority area in modern agriculture. The awareness for seed transmitted plant pathogens has increased many folds among planners, researchers, growers, traders and consumers. With the implementation of Seed Bill, the seed health testing shall be an obligatory issue besides the consideration of germination, purity and moisture.

The book Seed Pathology in Modern Agriculture contains 44 chapters, 15 of which deal with the basic aspects covering the role of microorganisms associated with seeds in agriculture and welfare of human society as some plant pathogens also exhibit the hazardous effects on human and animals. Seed health testing procedures and standards for associated fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes have been discussed. Seed to plant and plant to seed transmission of associated pathogens and their mechanism of infection have also been discussed with suitable examples in view of further introduction and recurrence and spread in newer areas. Factors affecting the safe storage and influence on seed associated microorganisms have been considered. Certain crop seeds have inbuilt capacity of inhibiting the entry of pathogens as they are rich in substances like phenols .They are contained in seed exudations. The information on seed exudations is certainly helpful in crop improvement programme .Information has been presented for transmission of seed associated pathogens and their effective management. Remaining 29 chapters deal with important seedborne diseases of major crops that include the nature of the pathogen, symptoms, role in recurrence and management.

The book is designed for those involved in seed science and technology, especially the young people involved with production, certification and teaching seed pathology. Besides Agricultural Universities, the subject is introduced in traditional Universities; hence present volume shall also serve as a reference book.

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Seed to plant and plant to seed transmission of pathogens and their management
Seed legislations governing seed quality including seed health
Seed exudates and seedborne microorganisms
Significance of seedborne pathogens in agriculture, animal husbandry and human welfare
Procedures for sampling, purity analysis and germination
Methods in seed health testing
Important seedborne diseases of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, their symptoms, causal organism, mode of recurrence, spread and management

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Table of Contents..

Significance of Seaborne Microorganisms in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Human Welfare
Characteristics of Quality Seed
Seed Certification
Procedures for Sampling Purity Analysis and Germination
Methods in Seed Health Testing
Seaborne Fungi
Seaborne Bacteria
Seaborne Viruses
Seaborne Nematodes
Mechanism of Seed Transmission of Plant Pathogens
Seed Health and Storage Conditions
Seed Exudates and Seaborne Microorganisms
Seed Dormancy
Seed to Plant and Plant to Seed Transmission of Pathogens and their Management
Seed Legislations Governing Seed Quality Including Seed Health
Important Seaborne Diseases of Rice
Important Seaborne Diseases of Wheat
Important Seaborne Diseases of Maize
Important Seaborne Diseases of Sorghum
Important Seaborne Diseases of Pearl Millet
Important Seaborne Diseases of Oat
Important Seaborne Diseases of Barley
Important Seaborne Diseases of Chickpea
Important Seaborne Diseases of Lentil
Important Seaborne Diseases of Black Gram
Important Seaborne Diseases of Greengram
Important Seaborne Diseases of French Bean
Important Seaborne Diseases of Cowpea
Important Seaborne Diseases of Soybean
Important Seaborne Diseases of Peanut
Important Seaborne Diseases of Sunflower
Important Seaborne Diseases of Sesame
Important Seaborne Diseases of Castor
Important Seaborne Diseases of Jute
Important Seaborne Diseases of Eggplant
Important Seaborne Diseases of Tomato
Important Seaborne Diseases of Capsicum
Important Seaborne Diseases of Cauliflower
Important Seaborne Diseases of Cabbage
Important Seaborne Diseases of Pea
Important Seaborne Diseases of Carrot
Important Seaborne Diseases of Okra
Important Seaborne Diseases of Radish
Important Seaborne Diseases of Guar