Vegetable Diseases and Their ControlDescribes the diseases of important vegetable crops and tells how to control them. Covers all disease types: bacterial, fungal, viral, nematode, and abiotic, and provides information on their cycles. Describes control measures, including resistant varieties, fungicides, crop rotation, and seed treatments. Well-illustrated and readable. Completely revised from first edition. |
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Contents
Disease Causes and Controls | 1 |
Asparagus and Artichoke | 23 |
Snap and Dry Beans | 32 |
Lima Bean | 84 |
Beet | 93 |
Carrot | 119 |
Celery | 157 |
Corn | 202 |
Onion Garlic Leeks and Shallots | 432 |
Pea | 471 |
Pepper | 502 |
Spinach | 544 |
Sweet Potato | 555 |
Tomato | 599 |
Okra Parsley Parsnip and Salsify | 697 |
| 706 | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Vegetable Diseases and Their Control Wiley-Interscience publication |
| Authors | Arden F. Sherf, Alan A. MacNab |
| Edition | 2, illustrated |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, 1986 |
| ISBN | 0471058602, 9780471058601 |
| Length | 736 pages |
| Subjects | › › Gardening / Vegetables Science / Life Sciences / Horticulture |
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