Diseases, pests and disorders of potatoes : a colour handbook

Covering the important pathogens, this handbook provides concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases, their distribution and economic importance and advice on their control. It also includes 'pest profiles' that identify with the use of colour photographs, the pests that commonly prey on potato crops.Covering the most important pathogens, this handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases, their distribution and economic importance and advice on their control. The text is illustrated with over 250 superb colour photographs of affected crops to aid in the rapid identification of diseases. The book also includes 'pest profiles' that identify with the use of colour photographs, the pests that commonly prey on potato crops. Read more... Content: Bacterial diseases -- Fungal and fungal-like diseases -- Virus and phytoplasma diseases -- Nematodes -- Insects and other pests -- Non-infectious disorders Abstract: This illustrated 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. Read more...