Integrated Disease and Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture
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978-93-48793-31-7 - Download Book Index
Book Description
Integrated Disease and Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture highlights eco-friendly and scientifically proven strategies to manage crop pests and diseases while reducing dependence on chemical pesticides. The book discusses principles of integrated management, biological control, cultural practices, resistant varieties, and modern monitoring techniques. It aims to support farmers, researchers, and students in achieving sustainable crop production, improved plant health, and environmental protection through balanced and effective pest and disease management practices.
Authors Details
Dr. Sanchita Singh
Dr. Sanchita Singh is a plant biotechnologist and molecular biologist with a Ph.D. from CSIR–NBRI and over seven years of research experience in sustainable agriculture and plant health management. Her research integrates genomics and transcriptomics to understand plant–pathogen interactions and promote eco-friendly pest management. Currently an Assistant Professor of Botany at Sanskaram University, she is also an active science communicator and reviewer for leading international journals.
Mr. Indrasheel
Mr. Indrasheel is a Technical Officer in the Quality Control Department at the Food Corporation of India (FCI), New Delhi, with over eight years of experience. His work focuses on food grain quality, post-harvest management, plant pathology, and the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture. He is also associated with several international scientific organizations.
Ms. Nikita
Ms. Nikita is a PhD research scholar at Sanskaram University, Jhajjar, and an Assistant Professor with over five years of teaching experience. A CSIR-NET qualifier, she specializes in plant pathology and sustainable pest management, focusing on botanical bioinsecticides for eco-friendly control of rice pests such as Nilaparvata lugens.
Ms. Shama
Ms. Shama is a PhD scholar in Botany at Sanskaram University, specializing in bioherbicides for sustainable weed management in Solanaceae crops. She holds an M.Sc. in Botany from Starex University and secured All India Rank in CSIR-NET 2025. Her research integrates plant taxonomy with eco-friendly agricultural practices and sustainable farming solutions.
Dr. Vidusha Singh
Dr. Vidusha Singh is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Udai Pratap College, Varanasi, with over six years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research focuses on materials science, green and sustainable chemistry, environmental remediation, natural products, agricultural chemistry, and wastewater treatment. She has published research papers and book chapters in reputed academic publications.