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Edition : 1 | Volume : 1
Publishing Year : 2026
Langage : English
Publisher : South India Book Traders
Author/s :
Dr. Shajith Basha Jaffer, Dr. M. Dhivya , Dr. Ganapathy Ramu M
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The book "Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (Question Bank)" is an invaluable resource tailored for undergraduate students of agriculture, as well as for aspirants preparing for a wide range of competitive examinations in the field. It provides a thorough compilation of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) aligned with the Mid Semester syllabus of the Fundamentals of Plant Pathology course offered by Agricultural Universities. Covering core areas such as the causes, development, spread, diagnosis, and management of plant diseases, the book supports effective learning and rigorous self- assessment. Each question is presented with four answer options and the correct answer, making it especially useful for exam preparation. The content is geared not only toward academic success in university exams but also for competitive tests like ICAR-JRF, SRF, ARS, NET, SET, Agricultural Officer exams, and other related recruitment assessments. Authored by dedicated experts, the book also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of teachers, scientists, and students in the field, reflecting a commitment to both academic excellence and continuous improvement. This question bank stands as a reliable guide and reference for students, teachers, researchers, and extension workers aiming to strengthen theirunderstanding and expertise in plant pathology.
Dr. Ganapathy Ramu M
Dr. Ganapathy Ramu M is currently working as Assistant
Professor in Agricultural Extension, Department of Agricultural
Extension, J.K.K. Munirajah College of Agricultural Science, T.N.
Palayam, Erode (dt), Tamil Nadu. Earlier he served as Assistant
Professor in Agricultural Extension at Thanthai Roever Institute of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu in 2017 –
2018.
The author has completed his Under Graduation from Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Madurai in 2009 - 2013, post-graduation in
Agricultural Extension from Annamalai University during 2015 – 2017
and doctorate in Agricultural Extension and Communication from
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during 2018 - 2022.
He had cleared UGC NET examination in Adult Education/ Continuing
Education/ Andragogy / Non-Formal Education and awarded with JRF
fellowship during his PhD programme. He also cleared ICAR NET in
Agricultural Extension. Any suggestions for improvement or comment
on the book are welcome and you can contact the author at
ganapathyramax@gmail.com.
Table of Contents..
1. Introduction to Plant Pathology
2. Causes and Classification of Plant Diseases
3. General Characteristic of Fungi
4. Pathogenesis
5. Role of Enzymes and Toxins in Plant Disease Development
6. Survival and Spread of Plant Pathogens
7. Classification of Kingdom Protozoa
8. Classification of Kingdom Chromista
9. Albugo, Plasmopara, Sclerospora
10. Chytridiomycota and Zygomycota, Synchytrium and Rhizopus
11. Classification of Phylum Ascomycota
12. Taphrina, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Erysiphe, Leveillula and Phyllactinia
13. Capnodium, Helminthosporium, Alternaria, Cercospora and Venturia
14. Claviceps, Ustilaginoidea, Fusarium, Colletotrichum, Pestalotia, Macrophomina, Botryodiplodia and Pyricularia
15. Basidiomycota, Puccinia, Uromyces and Hemileia
16. Ustilago, Sporisorium, Urocystis and Tilletia
