Fungus Diseases Of Tropical Crops

Standard reference provides full, compact descriptions of fungal pathogens and diseases they cause. Alphabetically arranged with copious references to the literature, nearly 9000 in all. Also, an excellent appendix of host plants, their major and minor pathogens, selected references, list of common and botanical names of host plants and two indexes of fungi.

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Diseases in tropical crops; Pests in tropical crops; Weeds in tropical crops.

Annotation. Comprehensive information on diseases of the most important tropical fruit cropsChapters are devoted to a single or, in some cases, a related group of host plantsThe history, distribution, importance, symptoms, aetiology, epidemiology and management of diseases of each crop are described in detailThis book offers a comprehensive review of diseases of important tropical and some subtropical fruit crops. The history, distribution, importance, etiology, epidemiology and control of diseases of each host crop are covered, along with brief summaries on the taxonomy, origins and characteristics of each host. Additional information is given on the biology and pathology of the causal agents and on new advances that change or otherwise enhance our understanding of the nature and cause of these diseases. Plant pathologists, plantation and nursery managers, lecturers and those who are involved in tropical agriculture and horticulture will find this an essential reference.

Introduction; Soilborne diseases of specific crops; Ecology and control.

Population dynamics of pathogens in soil. Genetical aspects of pathogenic and saprophytic behavoir in root-infecting fungi. Effect of soil moisture and aeration on fungal activity with root diseases. Effect of root exudates on root infection. Root diseases of forest crops. Root diseases of tropical plantation crops. Crop grouth responses to soil fumigation.

General diseases and pests of several crops and their control. Diseases and pests of fruit crops and their control. Banana and plantain.Citrus. Diseases and pests of luxury crops and their control. Diseases and pests of food crops and their control. Diseases and pests of oil crops and their control. Diseases and pests of sugar crops and their control. Diseases and pests of fibre and their control. Diseases and pests of rubber plants and their control. Diseases and pests of medicinal and spice plants and their control.