Stakman, E. C (Elvin Charles) 1885-1979 Search this
Author:
Harrar, J. George (Jacob George),) 1906- Search this
Physical description:
xi, 581 p illustrations, maps, diagrs., tables 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1957
Contents:
The importance of plants -- The importance of plant diseases -- The nature and classification of plant diseases -- Causes of plant diseases -- The nature and classification of plant pathogens -- Growth and reproduction of plant pathogens -- The genetics of plant pathogens -- The production and liberation of Inoculum -- The dissemination of plant pathogens -- The phenomena of infection -- The effect of environment and nutrition on disease development -- Plant diseases of international importance -- Diseases in transit and storage -- Quarantines, eradication campaigns, and international plant protection -- Cultural practices in disease control -- Chemical control -- Resistant varieties -- Future problems and prospects -- Appendix A: Important books in plant pathology -- Appendix B: Principal pathogens citied in text -- Appendix C: Principal insects cited in text
