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Colour disease, pest potato handbook released

October 5, 2009 By Fruit & Vegetable

Oct. 5, 2009 – Research and Markets recently announced the release of
Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes: A Colour Handbook, 1st
Edition.

Oct. 5, 2009 – Research and Markets recently announced the release of Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes: A Colour Handbook, 1st Edition.

Covering the most important pathogens, this handbook provides clear descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases and disorders, and the pests that commonly prey on potato crops, their distribution and importance, and advice on their control. The text is illustrated with some 235-colour photographs of affected crops to aid in the rapid and accurate identification of disease. The handbook provides a practical reference for professionals and students involved with potato production, handling and storage worldwide.

Key features include:
Identification disease cycle, economic importance and control
Problem-oriented organization
Highest quality colour photos
Handy size for practical use

Key topics covered include:
Potato disease, pest and disorder diagnostics
Bacterial diseases
Fungal and fungal-like diseases
Viral and phytoplasma diseases
Nematodes
Insects and other pests
Non-infectious disorders such as chemical, nutritional, physical, environmental, and physiological
Glossary
Index

Diseases and pests covered include:
Potato early blight
Gray mould
Black dot
Ring rot
Blackleg
Soft rot
Pit rot
Dry rot and wilt
Violet root rot
Silver scurf
Aster yellows
Witches broom
Pocket rot
Gangrene
Pink rot
Potato late blight
Skin spot
Mild and severe mosaic
Net necrosis
Watery wound rot
Leak, brown rot
Stem canker
Black scurf
White mould
Powdery scab
Common scab
Wart