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Synopsis Integrated pest, disease and soil management is a management system that in the context of associated environment and population dynamics of pest species, disease species and soil, utilizes all suitable techniques and methods in as compatible a manner as possible and maintain pests and diseases at levels below those causing economic injury. It is the integration of all suitable management techniques with natively regulating and limiting elements of the environment. The book consist of chapter including integrated pest management, pests of tropical, subtropical and temperate fruits, pests of plantation crops, spice crops, ornamental plants and vegetables, physiological processes as affected by water stress, disease management of tropical, subtropical and temperate fruits, plantation crops, vegetable crops, ornamental and flower crops. In soil management part of book consist of chapter including integrated nutrient management, leaf nutrient norms in fruit crops, soil fertility and productivity, biodynamics, vermiculture, etc. Presentation of tables, figures attracts more to the readers and even in a quick look one can get vital information. This book covers all aspects of horticulture syllabi of under graduate and post graduate students. The book is written in a simple, easy to understand language which will be highly useful to the students, teachers, extension personnel, scientists and progressive horticulturist.