Hardcover, 304 pages
290 x 220 mm page size
472 colour and b/w illustrations
ISBN: 978-1-874545-15-6
Price £85.00
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D.
Blancard, INRA, France
H. Lecoq, INRA, France
M. Pitrat, INRA, 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.
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