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Author Wale, Stuart

Title Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes : a Colour Handbook
Published London : Manson Pub., 2008

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Description 1 online resource (177 pages)
Series Plant protection handbooks series
Plant protection handbooks series.
Contents Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Disease, pest and disorder diagnostics; CHAPTER 1 Bacterial diseases; CHAPTER 2 Fungal and fungal-like diseases; CHAPTER 3 Virus and phytoplasma diseases; CHAPTER 4 Nematodes; CHAPTER 5 Insects and other pests; CHAPTER 6 Non-infectious disorders; Environmental; Physiological; Glossary; Index
Summary Covering the most important pathogens, this handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases and disorders, and the pests that commonly prey on potato crops, their distribution and importance, and advice on their control. The text is illustrated with some 235 superb colour photographs of affected crops to aid in the rapid and accurate identification of disease. The Colour Handbook provides a practical reference for professionals and students involved with potato production, handling and storage worldwide
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Potatoes -- Diseases and pests.
GARDENING -- Vegetables.
Potatoes -- Diseases and pests
Form Electronic book
Author Cattlin, Nigel D
ISBN 9781840765083
1840765089