This third volume of the 4-volume set focuses on the diseases prevalent in ornamental plants and spice crops. The management of any disease successfully involves its detailed study regarding symptoms causal agent disease cycle and epidemiology. To address this the authors in this volume all nationally known scientists in their respective fields who are engaged in teaching research and extension services have contributed their experience and knowledge on recent developments in the field of plant diseases. Focusing on ornamental plants (such as carnations chrysanthemums [or crown daisies] dahlias gladioli marigolds roses zinnias) and spice crops (such as black pepper coriander ginger turmeric and others) the authors offer detailed accounts of the main diseases affecting these plants. Included are introductions to the plants disease symptoms causal organisms disease cycles epidemiology and management of the diseases of these economically important crops. The volumes provide an abundance of information for understanding and managing plant diseases with emphasis on diagnostic techniques. The collection includes:Volume 1: Fruit CropsVolume 2: Vegetable CropsVolume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice CropsVolume 4: Important Plantation Crops Medicinal Crops and Mushrooms | Diseases of Horticultural Crops: Diagnosis and Management Volume 3: Ornamental Plants and Spice Crops