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. |
Contents
Disease Causes and Controls | 1 |
Asparagus and Artichoke | 26 |
Snap and Dry Beans | 80 |
Lima Bean | 86 |
Beet | 97 |
22 12 | 109 |
93 | 123 |
Celery | 158 |
Cucurbits | 318 |
Eggplant | 382 |
Lettuce | 398 |
Onion Garlic Leeks and Shallots | 438 |
Pepper | 518 |
Spinach | 544 |
Sweet Potato | 565 |
Tomato | 658 |
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