Plant Pathology Laboratory Manual

The Plant Pathology Laboratory Manual (2025) is a comprehensive practical guide designed for undergraduate agricultural science students. It introduces the fundamental concepts of plant diseases including their causes classification economic impacts and diagnostic techniques. The manual provides step-by-step laboratory procedures for identifying plant pathogens such as fungi bacteria viruses and nematodes.It covers essential laboratory practices like sterilization disinfection equipment handling safety rules and proper labeling through ensuring students to develop aseptic techniques. Also detailed practical sessions guide learners through smear preparation microscopic observation culture media preparation isolation of phytopathogens from soil and plant tissues preservation of diseased specimens pathogenicity testing Koch's postulates and detection of seed-borne pathogens.Overall the manual equips learners with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to diagnose plant diseases effectively and perform basic research in plant pathology laboratories.