Indian Erysiphaceae

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‘Indian Erysiphaceae’ is a monographic work on the powdery mildew fungi based on the teliomorphic stage collected on 86 different host species from various agroecological zones of Himachal Pradesh. So Far, 22 genera and about 300 species of powdery mildew fungi have been described from India, but all is scattered in mycological literature. An attempt has been made to compile all the species reported form India. Each of the genus studied has been included in separate chapter. Besides, host index, gungus index and references, the species described in the present studies and those described from India have been presented in tabular form in the end alongwith the references, camera lucida drawings and coloured microphotographs have also been provided. This monograph will provide a base for future compilations of the work on Indian Erysiphaceae and will be of great use to the students and researchers not only in India but abroad also.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR V.K. Thakur

Dr. V.K. Thakur, presently working as Research Associate in the department of Plant Pathology, CSKHPKV, Palampur has worked on the taxonomy of powdery mildew fungi prevalent in Himachal Pradesh for a period of three years after completing his doctorate degree from UHF, Solan. He has contributed significance on Mushroom cultivation besides forest disease management.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Y.S. Paul

Dr. Y.S. Paul, presentely working as Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, CSKHPKV, Palampur has been working on the taxonomic aspects of various fungi since 1976. He has written a book â€˜Plant Pathogenic Fungiâ€™ and edited two as co-editor on â€˜Diseases of Vegetable Cropsâ€™ and â€˜Diseases of Field Cropsâ€™. He has published more than 100 research papers in various National and International journals. He has visited Ethiopia, United Arab Emirates and Uganda.