1. The document discusses organic and eco-friendly methods for managing plant diseases. Some key methods discussed include cultural practices like crop rotation and destruction of crop residues, physical methods like hot water treatment, and use of indigenous methods, plant products, seaweeds, and biofumigation.
2. Many plant extracts, essential oils, and organic amendments like neem, turmeric, ginger and seaweeds have antimicrobial properties and can control fungal and bacterial diseases. Cow urine and panchagavya are also effective against various soil borne diseases.
3. Biofumigation uses plant substances like glucosinolates from cruciferous plants to produce isothiocyanates that are toxic to