Diseases of Horticultural Crops


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Diseases of Temperate Zone Tree Fruit and Nut Crops


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UC's classic encyclopedic work on the diseases and disorders affecting pome fruits, stone fruits, nuts, olives, figs and several minor fruits grown in temperate zone areas. This comprehensive volume gives the history, causes, symptoms, and control methods for nearly 200 diseases. Includes 56 pages of helpful color plates, an index and extensive references. This is a must have for production consultants, plant pathologists, agricultural libraries and agricultural educators.










Cytology, Histology and Histochemistry of Fruit Tree Diseases


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Published in 1993: This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the relationships between host plant structure and pathological anatomy. Topics include the structure and development of gum ducts, wound reactions, systemic invasion by bacterial pathogens, diseases caused by MLOs, and responses to cold temperatures.




Agrios' Plant Pathology


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Agrios' Plant Pathology, Sixth Edition is the ultimate reference in the field. Here, Dr. Richard Oliver provides a fully updated table of contents with revised and new chapters and invited contributors from around the globe. Building on his legacy, this new edition is an essential read for students, faculty and researchers interested in plant pathology. Sections outline how to recognize, treat and prevent plant diseases and provide extensive coverage on abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial, nematode and other plant diseases and their associated epidemiology. A large range of case studies take a deep dive into the genetics and modern management of several plant species. - Updates with a new edition of Agrios' Plant Pathology, including information on molecular techniques and biological control in plant diseases - Includes numerous excellent diagrams and photographs - Provides a large variety of disease examples for instructors to choose for their course - Edited by a renowned expert in plant pathology, Dr. Richard Oliver







Plant Pathology


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This fifth edition of the classic textbook in plant pathology outlines how to recognize, treat, and prevent plant diseases. It provides extensive coverage of abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial, nematode and other plant diseases and their associated epidemiology. It also covers the genetics of resistance and modern management on plant disease. Plant Pathology, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive resource and textbook that professionals, faculty and students can consult for well-organized, essential information. This thoroughly revised edition is 45% larger, covering new discoveries and developments in plant pathology and enhanced by hundreds of new color photographs and illustrations. - The latest information on molecular techniques and biological control in plant diseases - Comprehensive in coverage - Numerous excellent diagrams and photographs - A large variety of disease examples for instructors to choose for their course




Apples


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This book provides a comprehensive reference work, summarizing our knowledge of apples and their production worldwide. It includes 24 chapters written by international authorities from the USA, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. The main subjects addressed include taxonomy and production statistics, plant materials, apple physiology, orchard and tree management, crop protection (including organic production), harvesting and handling and utilization. The book will be of significant interest to those working in horticulture and botany.