Vegetable Diseases and Their Control

ISBN-13: 9780471058601 / Angielski / Twarda / 1986 / 736 str.

Arden F. Sherf;Sherf;McNab

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Described in this book are the diseases of important vegetable crops and and how to control them. The book covers all disease types: bacterial, fungal, viral, nematode and abiotic, and provides information on their cycles. Also described is the control measures, including resistant varieties, fungicides, crop rotation, and seed treatments. Well-illustrated and readable, the book has been completely revised from the first edition.

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1 Disease Causes and Controls 1

2 Asparagus and Artichoke 23

3 Snap and Dry Beans 32

4 Lima Bean 84

5 Beet 93

6 Carrot 119

7 Celery 157

8 Corn 202

9 Crucifers 251

10 Cucurbits 307

11 Eggplant 381

12 Lettuce 397

13 Onion, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots 432

14 Pea 471

15 Pepper 502

16 Spinach 544

17 Sweet Potato 555

18 Tomato 599

19 Minor Crops: Okra, Parsley, Parsnip, and Salsify 697

General References 706

Glossary 709

Index 713