[Download] "Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases and Pests, Second Edition" by Turner B. Sutton, Herb S. Aldwinckle, Arthur M. Agnello & James F. Walgenbach * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases and Pests, Second Edition
- Author : Turner B. Sutton, Herb S. Aldwinckle, Arthur M. Agnello & James F. Walgenbach
- Release Date : January 01, 2013
- Genre: Life Sciences,Books,Science & Nature,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 54116 KB
Description
Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases and Pests, Second Edition, is nearly double the size of the previous edition and boasts a total of 343 color images, offering second-to-none diagnostic coverage of these two important crops.
Of the many changes in this second edition, the most notable may be the addition of a new section that addresses insects and mites (also known as arthropods). This section alone features 90 species and 160 color images, which make this handbook a cross-disciplinary reference and scouting guide that will be utilized by Extension professionals and the growers they serve for years to come.
All the original disease chapters of the first edition published in 1990 have been revised, many extensively, and 11 new chapters have been added. All chapters include the latest information on the distribution, biology, identification, and management of the many diseases and arthropod pests that occur worldwide.
This colorful guidebook is essential for ensuring early detection of disease and insect symptoms to implement control measures to maximum yields and product quality. It is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in healthy apple and pear production, including plant pathologists, entomologists, pomologists, Extension agents, master gardeners, horticulturists, IPM practitioners, pesticide applicators, agrochemical professionals, private consultants, and growers.
The book is easy to use. It allows users to match the symptoms and pests on their trees with the book’s color photographs. Users can then refer to the corresponding text, which describes the related symptoms, causes, cycles, and control practices for the particular disease, insect, or mite. The authors also describe nutritional and post harvest disorders of apples and pears and provide recommendations to minimize or improve these issues.
Collectively, the authors of this comprehensive work represent 12 countries and the editors have over 120 years’ experience in studying the biology and management of diseases and arthropod pests of apples and pears.