Handbook of Plant Pathogens

Dr. (Ms) Alka Kushwaha, B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. (P.P.N. College, Kanpur) from C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur (U.P.). She worked as Assistant Professor in D.G. College, Kanpur during 2005-2009 and then joined D.A.V. College, Kanpur on regular basis, teaching Botany subject at Graduate level. Published 15 research papers, 25 abstracts in various National and International Symposia and 2 chapters in edited books. Also co-organised two National Conferences in D.G. College, Kanpur. She was awarded Fellow of the Society of Plant Protection Sciences, New Delhi.

Dr. D. Prasad a distinguished nematologist born on 20th January, 1948, graduated from Allahabad Agri. Institute, Naini, Allahabad and post-graduated from Allahabad University, Allahabad in 1967 and 1969, respectively; dihis Ph.D. from I.A.R.I., New Delhi in 1978 and has more than 34 years of research and teaching experience in the field of Nematology in particular and Plant Protection in general, published about 120 research papers, 55 abstracts presented in national and international symposia and 45 chapters in various books Dr. Prasad, Principal Scientist, known for his research contributions in nematode management, IPM schedule development, and testing of newer molecules against nematodes. A new molecule for control of nematodes (root-knot and reniform) was developed and sent to ICAR for Patent. Dr. Prasad received HARDF Award, Fellow of Science and Environment, Society of Plant Protection Sciences, Bioved Res. Society, Allahabad. Dr. Prasad has written/edited various book on environmental pollution and disease management. He founded the Society of Plant Protection Sciences in 1992 and publishing journal Annals of Plant Protection Sciences. He has been advisor to some of the Apex bodies, G.O.I., referee of Scientific journals, examiner of different universities, chaired scientific sessions in the symposia/meetings.