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Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes

Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes A Colour Handbook

Hardback (11 Apr 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Covering the most important pathogens, this handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases and disorders, and the pests that commonly prey on potato crops, their distribution and importance, and advice on their control. The text is illustrated with some 235 superb color photographs of affected crops to aid in the rapid and accurate identification of disease. It provides a practical reference for professionals and students involved with potato production, handling and storage worldwide.

Diseases and Pests covered include: Potato early blight, Gray mould, Black dot, Ring rot, Blackleg, Soft rot, Pit rot, Dry rot and wilt, Violet root rot, Silver scurf, Aster yellows, Witches broom, Pocket rot, Gangrene, Pink rot, Potato late blight, Skin spot, Spraing, Mild Mosaic, Sev. Mosaic, Net Necrosis, Watery wound rot, Leak, Brown rot, Stem canker, Black Scurf, White mould, Powdery scab, Common scab, Wart, Spraing, Verticillium wilt.

Book information

ISBN: 9781840760217
Publisher: CRC Press
Imprint: CRC Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 635.219
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 706g
Height: 272mm
Width: 201mm
Spine width: 13mm