Compendium of Raspberry and Blackberry Diseases and Pests

First published as Compendium of Raspberry and Blackberry Diseases and Insects, this book compiles information on the identification and management of raspberry and blackberry diseases and pests, focusing on infectious diseases caused by fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, phytoplasms, and viruses, and pests like nematodes, insects, and mites, with information on symptoms, causal organisms, distribution, diagnostic features and detection methods, and management strategies. It includes a section on abiotic diseases caused by environmental stressors, nutrient deficiencies, or herbicide damage, as well as discussion of the effects of cultural practices on diseases and the development of healthy planting materials. Contributors work in entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, and other fields in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. This edition incorporates advances in the knowledge and management of diseases and pests, and it includes an appendix that identifies common names of diseases and their pathogens. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) Read more