The book "Begomovirus - Emerging Threat to Cucurbits Cultivation in India" provides a comprehensive analysis of the threats that begomoviruses pose to the cultivation of cucurbits in India. It highlights the importance of cucurbits as a significant vegetable group that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. The authors examine the increase in viral diseases, which are exacerbated by intensive farming practices, and identify begomoviruses as one of the main causes of crop losses. The book discusses the correlation between virus and pest infestations as well as weather parameters, and offers strategies for combating these viruses through integrated pest management. Additionally, it presents a detailed account of the virus spread status in Tamil Nadu, India.