Author : J. M. Waller
Release : 2002
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 598/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Plant Pathologist's Pocketbook by : J. M. Waller
Download or read book Plant Pathologist's Pocketbook written by J. M. Waller. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential handbook for student and practicing plant pathologists has been thoroughly reorganized and updated since the publication of the second edition in 1983. The new edition includes: rearrangement of topics to facilitate use; 49 short succinct chapters, each providing valuable practical information; new topics such as landmarks in plant pathology, survey of sampling procedures, disease evaluation, effects of climate change, biochemical and molecular techniques, epidemic modelling, breeding for resistance, laboratory safety and electronic databases; seven overall sections covering disease recognition and evaluation, causation, diagnosis, investigation, control, general techniques, and presentation of results.