Pests And Diseases Of Tropical Crops Handbook Of Pests And Diseases
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Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control
| Author | : Dennis S. Hill |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 708 |
| Release | : 2008-07-16 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1402067380 |
This is a textbook providing basic data about the crop pests and the damage they inflict throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. Each major pest is illustrated by either a line drawing or a photograph, and sometimes the damage can also be seen. A world distribution map is provided for each species. Control measures tend to be general rather than very specific. Most of the pests are insects and mites, but some nematodes, molluscs, birds and mammals are included.
Pests and Diseases
| Author | : Pippa Greenwood |
| Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : |
Offers hundreds of photographs to help identify common garden pests and diseases, and gives detailed advice on treatment, control, and prevention.
Handbook of Pest Management in Organic Farming
| Author | : Vincenzo Vacante |
| Publisher | : CABI |
| Total Pages | : 577 |
| Release | : 2017-12-11 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 178064499X |
This book is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering pest management in organic farming in major crops of the world. General introductory chapters explore the management of crops to prevent pest outbreaks, plant protection tools in organic farming, and natural enemies and pest control. The remaining chapters are crop-based and discuss geographic distribution, economic importance and key pests. For each pest the fundamental aspects of its bio-ecology and the various methods of control are presented. Understanding of the scientific content is facilitated with practical advice, tables and diagrams, helping users to apply the theories and recommendations. This is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in crop protection, integrated pest management and biocontrol, and organic farming systems.
Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators
| Author | : Jorge E. Peña |
| Publisher | : CABI |
| Total Pages | : 430 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9780851994345 |
Insects and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial and have a role in pollinating flowers and thus enabling a fruit set. This book, written by leading authors from around the world, reviews the injurious and beneficial organisms and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality.
Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia
| Author | : Tony Cooke |
| Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2009-11-10 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 0643069712 |
Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia.
Handbook of Diseases of Banana, Abaca and Enset
| Author | : David R Jones |
| Publisher | : CABI |
| Total Pages | : 635 |
| Release | : 2018-12-14 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1780647190 |
This handbook contains 13 chapters covering banana (Musa and Ensete) diseases caused by various groups of causal agents and disorders caused by unknown and known factors. Topics discussed include fungal diseases of the foliage, root, corm, pseudostem, fruit (pre- and postharvest), as well as diseases caused by bacteria and phytoplasmas, viruses and nematode pathogens. Information is given on their economic impact, distribution, symptoms, disease cycle and epidemiology, host reaction, and control. Non-infectious disorders, mineral deficiencies, injuries caused by adverse climate and extreme weather, chemical injuries and genetic abnormalities are also described. Topic on quarantine and the safe movement of Musa germplasm is also given. This book, like the last, is for all 'banana doctors' around the world. It is hoped that it serves as a useful field and laboratory guide plus a source of information to all those investigating problems of the banana, abacá and enset crops.
Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia
| Author | : Denis Persley |
| Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0643096388 |
A diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia. The text is supported by over 190 pages of colour plates.
Maize Diseases
| Author | : Dan Jeffers |
| Publisher | : CIMMYT |
| Total Pages | : 124 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Corn |
| ISBN | : 9706481095 |
Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes
| Author | : Stuart J. Wale |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Cooking |
| ISBN | : 9780123736703 |
Covering the most important pathogens of potatoes, this handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases. It also provides detail on the distribution, economic importance, and advice on the control. Illustrated with over 250 color photographs of affected crops, pest profiles and detailed characteristics of common prey to potato crops, this book is the ultimate aid to the rapid identification and control of disease for this important crop. * Coverage includes identifcation, disease cycle, economic importance, and control * Problem-oriented organization * Over 250 color illustrations; full color * Field guide practicality
