Plant Pathology by P.D. Sharma – Latest Edition Book for BSc, MSc & ICAR Agriculture Exams 2025

Plant Pathology by Dr. P.D. Sharma is one of the most trusted and widely recommended textbooks for students pursuing BSc and MSc Agriculture, as well as aspirants preparing for competitive exams like ICAR JRF, SRF, ARS-NET, and State Agriculture Services. The 2025 latest edition is fully updated to reflect recent advancements in plant pathology, disease management, and diagnostic techniques, aligned with the syllabi of agricultural universities across India.

This book presents a detailed, concept-based approach to understanding plant diseases, pathogen biology, and host-pathogen interactions. It also provides insight into the latest disease control methods, fungicides, and emerging challenges in the field of plant protection.

🔍 Key Features:

• ✔️ Comprehensive Coverage: Includes chapters on fungal, bacterial, viral, and nematode diseases of crops.

• ✔️ Updated Content (2025): Reflects current ICAR guidelines, university curriculum, and recent research developments.

• ✔️ Exam-Oriented Structure: Ideal for students preparing for ICAR-JRF, PG entrance exams, and University term exams.

• ✔️ Illustrated Diagrams & Tables: Simplifies complex concepts for easy understanding and retention.

• ✔️ Review Questions: Each chapter includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions for practice.

📘 Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Plant Pathology

• Disease Classification & Nomenclature

• Fungal and Bacterial Diseases of Crops

• Viral and Nematode Pathogens

• Epidemiology and Forecasting

• Chemical and Biological Control of Plant Diseases

• Integrated Disease Management (IDM)

• Modern Techniques in Plant Pathogen Detection

🎯 Who Should Use This Book?

• 👩‍🎓 BSc Agriculture students

• 👨‍🔬 MSc (Plant Pathology / Agriculture) aspirants

• 📝 ICAR JRF, SRF, ARS-NET candidates

• 📚 Agriculture teachers, researchers & field extension workers