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Contents: 1. Plant pathology: Definition, objectives, scope and importance. 2. Plant diseases: definitions, importance and concepts. 3. History and growth of plant pathology. 4. Biotic and abiotic causes of plant diseases. 5. Growth and reproduction of plant pathogen. 6. Survival and dispersal of important plant pathogens. 7. Role of environment and host nutrition on disease development. 8. Host-pathogen interaction, recognition, concept, infection and symptomatology. 9. Disease development; the role of enzymes, toxins and growth regulators. 10. Defense strategies. 11. Altered plant metabolism as affected by plant pathogens. 12 genetics of resistance. 13. Genetic variation in pathogens. 14. Disease control by immunization. 15. Marker-assisted selection. 16. Genetic engineering for disease resistance. 17. Principles of plant disease management. 18. Principles of ecological disease management. 19. Digital crop protection. 20. Biological agriculture: Prioritizing nature. Index.

The aim of this book is to provide foundational and fresh information for students to understand the scientific principles and concepts of plant pathology. The text has been written in a clear and organized manner, with the intention to encourage young readers to learn and improve their skills. The chapters are structured in such a way that they facilitate comprehensive learning, and the key concepts presented within them aim to enhance students' investigative abilities.