A Colour Atlas of Cucurbit Diseases
Observation, Identification and Control
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D Blancard
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H Lecoq
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M Pitrat
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Colour illustrations, Bibliography, Index
304 pages, 290 x 220 mm
Publisher:
Manson Publishing, UK
1996
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Description
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Description
The main aim of this beautifully illustrated book, covering the identification and control of diseases of cucurbits, is to enable the reader quickly to diagnose parasitic and non-parasitic conditions and to give valuable information on the methods of treatment to combat them. Containing over 470 high quality colour illustrations, this superb new atlas covers cucumbers, watermelons, courgettes, squash and pumpkins, among others. For each, diseases of the foliage, roots, neck, stalk and fruit are addressed.
Organised for maximum ease of use, the book incorporates two sections. The first is a diagnostic tool devised to help the user observe and identify the diseases. The second part deals with control once identification has been made and contains useful data on each parasitic micro-organism, their biological characteristics and methods of treatment to be used. As well as immediate measures, recommendations are also included on prevention of the disease recurring in the next crop.
Contents
Diagnosis of parasitic and non-parasitic diseases
Irregularities and changes in leaves
Deformations on leaves
Discoloration of leaves
Spots on leaves
Wilted leaves
Dessicated leaves
Irregularities and changes in roots
External/internal irregularities and changes in the stem
Irregularities and changes in flowers and fruits
Main characteristics of pathogenic agents
Control methods
Bacteria
Fungi
Fungi affecting the leaves
Fungi responsible for fruit rot
Fungi and nematodes attacking principally the roots, collar and stem
Vascular fungi
Viruses transmitted by fungi
Viruses transmitted by aphids
Viruses transitted by white-flies
Other viruses
Appendices
Biblography
Index
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