Handbook on Plant Health Medicines

Prof. S.G. Borkar, is an alumni of Indian Agricultural Research Institure New Delhi for his Masters and Doctorate degree in Plant Pathology (1977-1983), a French govt scholar for post-doctorate at INRA, Angers France in 1984, and had his Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) in Plant Pathology in 1999 from Internation University, Washington, USA. He has 130 research publication published over the period of 40 years in 17 foreign and in 39 indian journals besides 5 university publications and 2 book chapters. Presented 29 scientific as well as Lead papers in national and international symposiums; published 7 books including USA publications, 6 patent, developed 4 wheat varieties, 2 documentary films, established 2 laboratories, 2 Museum, mentor 30 students for their masters and doctorate degrees and received 21 national and international Awards for his contribution including a plant pathogenic klebsiella pneumoniae strain after his name by NCBI, USA. He served in 3 agricultural universities in 2 states of India in various academic, scientific and administrative positions. Lead the wheat research in peninsular india as zonal-cordinator at national level for around 5 years and lead the university in plant pathology as a head of department for 10 years. He had the privilege to work as Designated Inspection Authority of Plant Quarantine for Govt of India, for 10 years in Western Maharashtra region under the jurisdiction of Mahatma Phule Agriculture University, Rahuri Maharashtra, India.

• Section-I: Chemical Molecules for Control of Plant Diseases1.Classification of Diseases Based on Symptomatology and Pathogen Involved2. The Fungicides: Chemical Molecules for Control of Fungal Diseases3. Groups of Fungicides and Diseases Controlled4. New Fungicides (by Trade Name) and their Use5. Ready-Reckoner for Disease Specific Fungicides6. Development of Resistance in Fungal Pathogens Against the Fungicide and Fungicide Resistance Management7. Fungicide Product with Their Active Ingredients and Hazard Class8. Chemical Molecules for Control of Bacterial Diseases9. Chemical Molecules for Management of Viruses and Phytoplasmas10. Chemical Molecules as Nematicides for Nematode Management11. Chemical Molecules for Management of Algal Infection12. Management of Protozoan Diseases13. Methods of Application of Chemical Molecules As Plant Medicines14. Precautions in Selection of a Proper Plant Health MedicineSection-II: Chemical Molecules to Control Plant Physiological Processes and Physiological Disorders15. Plant Growth Regulators16. Anti-Transpirant Chemicals to Mitigate Water-Stress17. Chemicals to Induce Early Flowering18. Chemicals to Control Fruit Dropping19. Chemical Nutrient Deficiencies/Toxicities in Plants and Their RectificationSection-III: Pesticides for Management of Insect Pest20. Classification of Insect Pest Based on Their Appearance and Feeding Habit21. Insecticides for Control of Insect Pests22. Botanical Insecticides23. Invertebrate Animal Based Insectcide24. Pesticides for Control of Slug and Snails25. Ready-Reckoner for Insect Pest Specific Insecticide26. Insect Attractants for Insect Pest Management27. Insect Repellent for Insect Pest Management28. Chemical Molecules as Weedicides/Herbicides for Weed Management29. Biological Control Agents for Disease Pest Management30. Scenario of Banned and Restricted Pesticides