Description
Book SynopsisDescribes 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.
Table of Contents1 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
