Diseases of Fruit Crops

by Nwosu, Obasi

ISBN: 9789388027045
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 11995.00
Biblio : x+360 p., 25 cm

Author Profile

Obasi Nwosu, Ph.D (Plant Pathology) has long expertise in Teaching and Research in the Faculty of Agri-Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He is very well known for his contribution in Plant Diseases. Presently, he is a Consultant in Agricultural Research and Development, South Africa.

About The Book

This immense book is a complete source of valuable information on diseases of Apple, Apricot, Banana, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherry, Clementine, Cucumber, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Mango, Melon, Orange, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Strawberries and Tomato. It includes the modern diagnostic tools and management strategies of almost all the important temperate fruits. For each individual fruits various aspects of diseases such as diagnosis, forecast, elimination of diseases and integrated management of nursery, orchard and postharvest stage are discussed. Latest development in the diseases of fruit crops and their control measures are incorporated in the book. This is a valuable source book for students, teachers, researchers, plant pathologists, horticulturists, nursery managers, agribusiness representative, growers and those who are involved in agriculture and horticulture. Obasi Nwosu, Ph.D (Plant Pathology) has long expertise in Teaching and Research in the Faculty of Agri-Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He is very well known for his contribution in Plant Diseases. Presently, he is a Consultant in Agricultural Research and Development, South Africa.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction 1 2. Apple 3. Apricot 4. Banana 5. Blueberries 6. Cantaloupe 7. Cherry 8. Clementine 9. Cucumber 10. Grapes 11. Kiwifruit 12. Mango 13. Melon 14. Orange 15. Peach 16. Pear 17. Pineapple 18. Plum 19. Strawberries 20. Tomato 21. Biological Control of Fruit Pathogens Glossary 327 Bibliography 349 Index 353