A Colour Atlas of Cucurbit Diseases
A Colour Atlas of Cucurbit Diseases

Author: D. Blancard

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1995-03-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780470234167

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A unique and comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and control of diseases of cucurbits The main aim of this beautifully illustrated and practical book is to enable the reader quickly to diagnose parasitic and non-parasitic conditions in cucurbits, and to give valuable information for treating them. Containing 472 high quality colour illustrations and analytical text, this superb atlas covers cucumbers, melons, watermelons, courgettes, squash and pumpkins, among others. For each, diseases of the foliage, roots, neck, stalk and fruit are addressed. For maximum ease of use, the book is organised in two sections. The first is a diagnostic tool, devised to help observe and identify the diseases. The second part is concerned with control and contains data on parasitic micro-organisms, their biological characteristics and methods of treatment. As well as immediate measures, recommendations are included to prevent recurrence. A Colour Atlas of Cucurbit Diseases is an important resource for practitioners, scientists and students in agriculture, agronomy, biology, horticulture, mycology and plant pathology, for crop consultants, professional growers and serious gardeners. Of related interest, and also from Manson Publishing, is A Colour Atlas of Tomato Diseases, by D. Blancard.

Vegetable Diseases
Vegetable Diseases

Author: Steven T. Koike

Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9780123736758

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Vegetable Diseases focuses primarily on diseases that are caused by pathogens. Chapters dealing with the general principles of the causes, diagnosis and control of vegetable crop diseases are followed by crop-based chapters. Each disease entry includes a brief introduction to the disease, detailed description of disease symptoms, information on the pathogen and disease development, and suggestions on how to manage the problem. Top quality color photos illustrate the book throughout. This book will be useful to a range of professionals including research and extension plant pathologists; diagnosticians and plant lab personnel; teachers of agriculture and related subjects; university students in agriculture and related fields; commercial farmers, vegetable producers, and farm managers; agriculturalists in the fields of seed production, vegetable breeding, agrichemicals, pest control, marketing, and other subjects; government and regulatory persons dealing with agriculture; serious gardeners and hobbyists. Crop based organisation for easy diagnosis High quality color photos 444 color illustrations, 5 tables

Cucurbit Diseases
Cucurbit Diseases

Author: Dominique Blancard

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-05-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781874545156

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The main aim of this beautifully illustrated book, covering the identification and control of diseases of cucurbits, is to enable the reader quickly to diagnose parasitic and non-parasitic conditions and to give valuable information on the methods of treatment to combat them. Containing over 470 high quality color illustrations, this superb new atlas covers cucumbers, watermelons, courgettes, squash and pumpkins, among others. For each, diseases of the foliage, roots, neck, stalk and fruit are addressed. Organized for maximum ease of use, the book incorporates two sections. The first is a diagnostic tool devised to help the user observe and identify the diseases. The second part deals with control once identification has been made and contains useful data on each parasitic micro-organism, their biological characteristics and methods of treatment to be used. As well as immediate measures, recommendations are also included on prevention of the disease recurring in the next crop.

Compendium of Cucurbit Diseases
Compendium of Cucurbit Diseases

Author: Thomas Andrew Zitter

Publisher: American Phytopathological Society

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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Infectious diseases; Noinfections disorders; Disease of undetermined etiology; Postharvest handling; Field identification of selected cucurbit diseases with a hand lens.

Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Peas and Beans
Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Peas and Beans

Author: Anthony J. Biddle

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-02-27

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1000738167

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Anthony Biddle is among the most respected scientists in the pea and bean industry worldwide. Nigel Cattlin has an international reputation for agricultural and horticultural photography of the highest order. They have created between them a concise and practical guide to the protection of pea and bean crops, with descriptions of symptoms linked th

Plant Pathologist's Pocketbook
Plant Pathologist's Pocketbook

Author: J. M. Waller

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780851994598

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This essential handbook for student and practicing plant pathologists has been thoroughly reorganized and updated since the publication of the second edition in 1983. The new edition includes: rearrangement of topics to facilitate use; 49 short succinct chapters, each providing valuable practical information; new topics such as landmarks in plant pathology, survey of sampling procedures, disease evaluation, effects of climate change, biochemical and molecular techniques, epidemic modelling, breeding for resistance, laboratory safety and electronic databases; seven overall sections covering disease recognition and evaluation, causation, diagnosis, investigation, control, general techniques, and presentation of results.

Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Major Crops in Developing Countries
Virus and Virus-like Diseases of Major Crops in Developing Countries

Author: Gad Loebenstein

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-12-18

Total Pages: 831

ISBN-13: 9400707916

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It appears that a comprehensive and up-to-date book on the impact of virus diseases on the major crops in developing countries is now much needed, especially as there have been rapid advances in the biological and molecular characterization and detection of the pathogens and possible approaches for their control. On the other hand, the economic losses caused by many of these diseases are tremendous and much of the accumulated knowledge to diminish the crop losses has not filtered through, or cannot be applied. This book is focused on the important crops. Each chapter on a specific crop will include inter alia, geographical distribution, the viruses - symptoms, damage, detection - a brief description of the viruses concerned, and present and future ways for their control. Experts from India, Nigeria, UK, USA, France, Germany, Peru, Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Venezuela, Kazakhstan and Israel (many of them from the International Research Institutions) have contributed chapters to this book.

Pest and Disease Management Handbook
Pest and Disease Management Handbook

Author: David V. Alford

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0470680199

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Pest and Disease Management Handbook updates the 3rd edition of the Pest and Disease Control Handbook (1989). The structure of this important new book differs in several respects, acknowledging the advances that have been made in integrated crop management and the trends towards the more rational use of pesticides. Fully revised and up-to-date, the book commences with a new introductory chapter covering the principles of pest and disease management. Following chapters, each written by acknowledged experts in the field, cover a group of major temperate northern hemisphere crops. As well as comprehensive details of pest and disease management strategies, each chapter also includes a classification scheme for the cited pests and diseases. This important publication is a vital tool for all those involved in the crop protection / agrochemical industry including business managers, entomologists, agricultural scientists, plant pathologists and those studying and teaching BASIS courses. As an important reference guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying agricultural sciences, applied entomology and crop protection, copies of the book should be available on the shelves of all research establishments and universities where these subjects are studied and taught. Pest and Disease Management Handbook is published for the British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) by Blackwell Science. BCPC is a registered charity having the principal objective of promoting the development, use and understanding of effective and sustainable crop protection practice. Dr David V Alford, based in Cambridge, UK, is a member of the BCPC board, with many years' experience working as a government entomologist.

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables
Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables

Author: S.A.M.H. Naqvi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-08

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 1402026064

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Among the Horticultural Crops, Fruits and Vegetables (FV) are of primary - portance as the key source of essential components in an adequate and balanced human diet. FV have supported largely the daily food requirement of mankind since ages and even before man learned to grow cereal crops systematically. Over the years, growing FV has been the mainstay of rural economy and has emerged as an indispensable part of agriculture world over, offering farmers a wide range of crops in varied topography and climate. In certain parts of the world, FV are the major dietary staple. Apart from being a rich source of vitamins and minerals, this sector also contributes significantly in economy of the region or the nation. The increased income from per unit area of FV is far ahead and can not be compared with that of cereal crops. A recent survey by the Economist revealed that the world population has - creased by 90 % in the past 40 years while food production has increased only by 25 % per head. With an additional 1. 5 billion mouth to feed by 2020, farmers worldwide have to produce 39 % more. Looking at the load of the future food requirement, the global increased production of FV during last few years has absorbed the additional food requirement and accordingly the eating habits are also changing and shifting - wards more consumption of these commodities worldwide.

The Perfect Pumpkin
The Perfect Pumpkin

Author: Gail Damerow

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-01-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1603427414

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The big orange pumpkin is no longer just for Halloween! Gail Damerow shows you how to cultivate more than 95 varieties of pumpkin, and provides recipes for pumpkin pies, muffins, and even pumpkin beer. You’ll also learn how to use pumpkins in a variety of craft projects, from carving unique jack-o’-lanterns to creating pumpkin-scented creams and soaps. With tips on growing giant pumpkins, preserving your harvest through the winter, and much more, The Perfect Pumpkin will delight pumpkin lovers of all sensibilities.