A Color Atlas of Diseases of Lettuce And Related Salad Crops

Klappentext 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. This guide 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

Product details

• Authors: Dominique Blancard, Dominique/ Lot Blancard, H. Lot, Herve Lot, B. Maisonneuve, Brigitte Maisonneuve
• Publisher: Academic Press London
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.05.2006
• EAN: 9780123725578
• ISBN: 978-0-12-372557-8
• No. of pages: 376
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 292 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works