Emerging Trends in Plant Pathology and Crop Protection provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in plant disease management, pathogen detection, host resistance, and sustainable crop protection strategies. The book highlights innovative technologies, integrated disease management approaches, and climate-resilient solutions to enhance crop health, productivity, and global food security.
Dr. Shahin Khan is a dedicated Entomology Scientist with over eight years of research and teaching experience. She earned her Ph.D. from RVSKVV, Gwalior, and specializes in applied entomology. With 10 research publications and several awards for academic excellence, She is committed to mentoring students and advancing sustainable crop protection practices.
Dr. Shabir Ahmad Wani is a distinguished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Sericulture from SKUAST-Kashmir. His expertise spans Genetics, Plant Breeding, and Plant Biotechnology. With over 12 years of research and 10 years of teaching experience, he has published 30+ research papers and 20 articles, guided postgraduate scholars, and received prestigious honors including the Best Research Award and Young Scientist Award.
Dr. Ankur Mukhopadhyay is an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at Brainware University, West Bengal, specializing in Plant Pathology. An ICAR-NET qualified scholar and Gold Medalist, he has published 12 SCIE-indexed papers, four patents, and several book chapters, focusing on plant diseases, plant-microbe interactions, and sustainable disease management.
Dr. Brajesh Kumar Namdev is serving as I/c Senior Scientist & Head at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Govindnagar, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh. An expert in Entomology, he specializes in integrated pest management, bio-agent production, and agricultural extension, with numerous research and extension publications to his credit.
Dr. Sushree Suparna Mahapatra is an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. A distinguished researcher and award recipient, her work focuses on fungal biology, host–pathogen interactions, and plant defense mechanisms, with numerous scholarly publications to her credit.