The book deals with latest research achievements of Brassica scientists using omics approaches in understanding host-pathogen interaction, molecular detection, identification, and functional characterization of effectors/genes including pathogenomics and biometabolomics. Genomics of host-pathogen interaction is a source of information for the teachers, students, researchers, and policy makers to foster success in enhancing the Brassica production and productivity through the development of improved disease-resistant varieties with the use of omics technologies. It is a base and sound plate form for managing biological stresses of Brassica at global level. The book covers up-to-date information on genomics of host-pathogen interaction, pathogenomics of crucifers’ pathogen, and biometabolomics of host pathosystem supplemented with ample photographs, illustrations, and figures which make it stimulating, effective, and easy to comprehend for readers, researchers, biology students, teachers, and policy makers.
Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Saharan: Dr. Govind Singh Saharan, Ex. Professor and Head, Department of Plant Pathology, CCS HAU, Hisar. Dr. Saharan has conducted research in diverse fields of Plant Pathology and has published 250 articles in National and International Journals. He has been editor/author of several books, monographs, and Crop Production Compendium (CABI). He is on the panel of Experts of SAU, ICAR, IARI, CSIR, UGC, and Department of Biotechnology. Dr. Saharan has been a visiting Professor at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon, Canada, and Rothamsted Research, IACR, Harpenden, UK. He has been President (NZ) of the Indian Phytopathological Society, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, and President of the Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology. He has been awarded with Y. L. Nene, Outstanding Plant Pathology Teacher Award by ISMPP, Udaipur, and Life Time Achievement Award by the Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, India.
Prof. (Dr.) Naresh K. Mehta: Dr. Naresh Kumar Mehta, Former Associate Dean, Professor and Consultant Faculty, Department of Plant Pathology, CCS HAU, Hisar, has been teaching Plant Pathology courses to UG and PG students. He has conducted research in diverse fields of Plant Pathology especially on rapeseed-mustard. He has guided several M. Sc. and Ph. D students. He has published about 200 research articles and editor/author of several books, book chapters, review articles and teaching manuals. Dr. Mehta has been President of INSOPP, Ludhiana and Editor-in-Chief of ISMPP and served as member of Editorial board of various phytopathological societies in India. Dr. Mehta has been awarded Dr. Y. L. Nene, Outstanding Plant Pathology Teacher Award by ISMPP, Udaipur; Dr. T. S. Thind Distinguish Plant Pathologist Award by INSOPP, Ludhiana, and Ms. Manju Utereja Memorial Gold Medal, HAU, Hisar. He ison the panel of Experts of SAU, ICAR, UGC, IARI, and member of various National and International committees. Dr. Mehta has been a visiting scientist to University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Dr. Prabhu Dayal Meena: Dr. Prabhu Dayal Meena, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) at ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. He has conducted research on different aspects of rapeseed-mustard diseases, including host resistance, management, epidemiology, and biology of crucifer’s pathogens. He has associated in development of six high yielding varieties and registered seven trait specific genotypes. He has published 120 research papers, reviews, and book chapters and 13 books. Dr. Meena is Fellow of Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Plant Protection Association of India, Indian Society of Oilseed Research, Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research, and Indian Phytopathological Society. He has been honoured with Dr. P.R. KumarOutstanding Brassica Scientist Award and Gold Medal of Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research. He is founder secretary, managing editor and Chief Editor of Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research. He has visited the UK under Indo-UK Collaborative Research on Oilseed Brassica crops. He has been guiding several M. Sc. and Ph. D. students.
