
A Color Atlas of Diseases of Lettuce and Related Salad Crops
- 376 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
A Color Atlas of Diseases of Lettuce and Related Salad Crops
About this book
Following the worldwide success of Dr. Blancard's volumes on Tomato Diseases and Cuncurbit Diseases, the author and his colleagues have produced a further indispensable tool for the diagnosis, understanding, and control of parasitic and non-parasitic diseases of lettuce, chicory, and endive.Two sections comprise this essential handbook. The first contains practical analytical text, over 500 color photos and diagrams and includes systematic cross-referencing between similar-looking conditions to help lead the reader to the correct diagnosis. The second section consists of Factfiles describing the pathogenic organisms that affect the crops, their biological charcteristics, and appropriate methods of protection and control.A Color Atlas of Diseases of Lettuce and Related Salad Crops is vital for every scientist, instructor, and student in agriculture, agronomy, biology, horticulture, mycology, and plant pathology, as well as serious gardeners and crop consultants.- Over 500 superb large colour photos and diagrams- Systematic cross referencing for accurate diagnosis- Factfiles of pathogenic organisms for biological characteristics and control- 513 color photos, 22 color diagrams
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Postharvest Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables: Development and Control
- Copyright Page
- CONTENTS
- PREFACE
- CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 2. POSTHARVEST DISEASE INITIATION
- CHAPTER 3. EACH FRUIT OR VEGETABLE AND ITS CHARACTERISTIC PATHOGENS
- CHAPTER 4. FACTORS AFFECTING DISEASE DEVELOPMENT
- CHAPTER 5. ATTACK MECHANISMS OF THE PATHOGEN
- CHAPTER 6. HOST PROTECTION AND DEFENSE MECHANISMS
- CHAPTER 7. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES FOLLOWING INFECTION
- CHAPTER 8. MEANS FOR MAINTAINING HOST RESISTANCE
- CHAPTER 9. CHEMICAL CONTROL
- CHAPTER 10. PHYSICAL MEANS
- CHAPTER 11. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
- CHAPTER 12. NOVEL APPROACHES FOR ENHANCING HOST RESISTANCE
- POSTHARVEST DISEASE SUMMARY FOUR FRUIT GROUPS
- SUBJECT INDEX