Sorghum and Millets Diseases (World Agriculture)
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop in the world. Both sorghum and pearl millet are important and sometimes indispensable for the survival of man and domestic animals in austere, dry environments. Their genetic diversity and numerous uses will hold appeal for citizens of the Third Millennium who seek food diversification in order to increase enjoyment, health, and convenience. Unfortunately, sorghum and millet remain susceptible to many diseases, diseases that can cause economic loss and jeopardize the food security of farmers as well as consumers and middlemen who rely on their crops.This landmark reference contains the global sorghum and millet pathology community's decennial summary of diseases and work in progress based primarily on contributions to the Third Global Conference on Sorghum and Millet Diseases in September 2000, sponsored by INTSORMIL, ICRISAT, and INIFAP. That international review focused on integrated management of sorghum and millet diseases for the 21st century and the importance of these crops in agro-ecosystems. The participants reviewed disease status in national, regional, and global contexts as priorities were adjusted for the next decade. The importance of proper pathogen identification and the use of a population biology approach were emphasized.Editor John Leslie has expanded the book's coverage beyond the conference presentations so as to guarantee a well-rounded treatment of sorghum and millet disease. One hundred and ninety-seven authors from thirty countries contribute to a truly global picture.This critical review provides a unique long-term analysis of different issues over the last quarter century, a considered summary of the current critical problems, and an evaluation of the sorghum and millet community's progress since its previous meeting in 1988. Perhaps the book's greatest value lies in defining the research agenda for these crops and their diseases for the next ten years. As such, it is an indispensable resource for plant pathologists and other crop scientists, policy makers, sociologists, and others involved in tropical or sub-tropical agriculture.This work is based on the Mexico 2000 meeting under the auspices of ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics) and INTSORMIL (International Sorghum and Millet Collaborative Research Support Program).Sorghum and millet are very important agronomic crops in many parts of the world, specifically in the semi-arid regions in warm areas. The crops are of great significance in supplying food and feed in the developing areas of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Sorghum and Millets Diseases (World Agriculture),John F. Leslie,Iowa State Press,0813803896,Agriculture - Agronomy,Agriculture - General,Diseases and pests,Flowers,Millets,Science/Mathematics,Sorghum,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts
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