Microbes and Plants: (R. Dayal Festschrift)

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The present volume deals with the interaction of microbes with plants, comprising 18 articles from outstanding scientists of India. This has been brought out on the occasion of 70th birth anniversary of Dr. R. Dayal, former Professor and Head, Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. This presentation is an assembly of various specialized aspects of Mycology and Plant Pathology covering Microbial taxonomy and ecology, decomposition, metabolites, genetics, seed pathology, diseases and their management and soil fauna. The characteristic feature of this volume is the update reviews by subject experts. Besides serving as reference book to research workers, this book will be highly beneficial to Postgraduate students interested in the latest developments in the field of mycology and Plant Pathology. The book is handy, attractive with nice printing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Asha Sinha

Asha Sinha is Professor in the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) Varanasi (U.P.). She joined the department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of agricultural sci3ences, Banaras Hindu, University as senior research fellow in January 1980 and subsequently was appointed Lecturer in the same department. She has published research papers in the leading journal of both Indian and abroad. She has also edited a book on microbes and plants. Research field of her principal interest are microbial ecology, virology and mycology with particular interest in the area of plant litter decomposition. She has been engaged in teaching and research from more than 25 years. She has visited several foreign laboratories including those in Germany and USA and also participated in conference, seminar symposium and training courses. Presently she is life member of two reputed societies.