Covering all aspects of practical plant nematology in subtropical and tropical agriculture, the third edition of Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture is a fully revised global reference work presented in full color throughout. This comprehensive guide delves into the presence, distribution, symptomology, and management of all economically important plant parasitic nematodes that damage major food and cash crops worldwide. The book includes detailed coverage of rice, cereals, solanum and sweet potatoes (and other root and tuber crops), food legumes, vegetables, peanut, citrus, fruit tree crops, coconut and other palms, coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, sugarcane, tobacco, pineapple, cotton, other tropical fibres, spices, and medicinal plants.

New to this edition are:

• A chapter on nematode soil biodiversity and soil health
• Reflections on the future impact of nematodes and nematology on food security
• The significance of climate change, emerging threats, and new management technologies for large and small subsistence growers
• Significant revisions to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) chapter and chapters on vegetables, citrus, legumes, tuber crops, cotton, peanut, and banana, reflecting major advances in nematode management

The book is highly illustrated, offering up-to-date practical guidance on methods of extraction, processing, and diagnosing different plant and soil nematodes. It also provides insights into integrated pest management strategies. This invaluable resource remains essential for those studying and working in the field of crop protection.