Describes 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.
Describes 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.
Arden F. Sherf is the author of Vegetable Diseases and Their Control, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Alan A. MacNab is the author of Vegetable Diseases and Their Control, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
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1 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