Volume 2 of this 4-volume set tackles the problems presented by diseases in vegetable crops that can reduce yield and quality. The effective management of plant diseases involves a detailed study of the disease symptoms causal agents disease cycles and epidemiology. Written by nationally known scientists in their respective fields the chapters incorporate the experience and knowledge of the authors. The chapters provide an introduction along with plant disease symptoms causal organisms disease cycles epidemiology and effective management solutions for diseases of economically important vegetables. Some of the vegetables addressed include brinjal (or eggplant) chili cole crops (such as broccoli Brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower collards kale and kohlrabi) cucurbits (gourds) garlic green peas potatoes and more. The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes:Volume 1: Fruit Crops Volume 2: Vegetable Crops Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops Volume 4: Important Plantation Crops Medicinal Crops and Mushrooms |Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 2: Vegetable Crops | Science Client Lines