Book Description

Illustrated guide to identifying and managing 18 major diseases affecting proteas grown in Australia and overseas. Describes the causes and importance of each disease, susceptible species, symptoms and damage, sources of infection and means of spread, as well as discussing ways to prevent and control the diseases in both the field and the nursery, with particular emphasis on Phytophthora root rot. Also applicable to other flower crops such as Geraldton waxflower and riceflower.