Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Peas and Beans

Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Peas and Beans
Author: Anthony Biddle
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2007-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780123736741

Covering the most important pathogens, this handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases, their distribution and economic importance and advice on their control. The text is illustrated with some 300 color photographs of affected crops to aid in the rapid identification of disease. The book also includes 'pest profiles' that identify, with the use of color photographs, the pests that commonly prey on pea and bean crops. -Problem oriented organization -High quality color photos -Handy size for practical use -300 color illustrations

Peas and Beans

Peas and Beans
Author: Anthony J Biddle
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2017-07-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780640919

This practical book provides an accessible overview of all aspects of pea and bean production, including botany and physiology, breeding, agronomy, weed management, pests and diseases, harvesting, nutritional value and uses. It also reflects on the constraints and opportunities in the future for peas and beans, exploring their role in food sustainability and crop rotation, and various factors affecting supply and demand such as climate change and breeding technologies. Peas and beans are crops of economic, social and agronomic importance and this volume provides the specialist knowledge needed to ensure good quality standards are met. Authored by a recognized authority with extensive experience in applied research, this book is an ideal resource for practical agronomists, advisors and producers, extension workers, horticulture students and all those involved in the production of peas and beans.