A Colour Atlas of Cucurbit Diseases

D. Blancard
H. Lecoq
M. Pitrat
All at the Institut National de la Recherce Agronomique, France

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 colour 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.

Organised 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.

Contents

Diagnosis of parasitic and non-parasitic diseases

• Irregularities and changes in leaves
• Deformations on leaves
• Discoloration of leaves
• Spots on leaves
• Wilted leaves
• Dessicated leaves
• Irregularities and changes in roots
• External/internal irregularities and changes in the stem
• Irregularities and changes in flowers and fruits

Main characteristics of pathogenic agents

• Control methods
• Bacteria
• Fungi: Fungi affecting the leaves, Fungi responsible for fruit rot, Fungi and nematodes attacking principally the roots, collar and stem, Vascular fungi
• Viruses transmitted by fungi, Viruses transmitted by aphids, Viruses transitted by white-flies, Other viruses

Appendices

Biblography

Index