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Author Carlile, W. R.

Title Control of crop diseases / W.R. Carlile, A. Coules.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

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Edition 3rd ed.
Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current and emerging practices, this book explores modern methods of disease control in field and glasshouse crops. It outlines the major crop diseases, with a particular emphasis on those features of symptomology and life cycle that are most relevant to the development of control measures. Modern diagnostic techniques are considered, focusing on developments in nucleic acid and immunological based procedures and their use in plant quarantine and certification schemes. The potential impact of these advances in molecular technology on plant breeding and disease resistance is also covered. Fungicides are a central part of disease control in the EU and, as such, a comprehensive account of their use forms an important part of the text, along with strategies to minimise the incidence of fungicide resistance in pathogen populations. Looking to the future, the book also addresses legislative, environmental and food safety concerns.
Contents Preface to the third edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Preface to the first edition -- Introduction -- Major crop diseases in the UK -- Diagnosis of disease in crops -- Eradication, certification, and legislation -- Crop husbandry and cultural practices -- Production and use of crop cultivars resistant to disease -- Fungicides and biological control -- Current trends and future prospects.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Plant diseases -- Great Britain.
Plant diseases.
Great Britain.
Phytopathogenic microorganisms -- Control -- Great Britain.
Phytopathogenic microorganisms -- Control.
Plant diseases -- Europe.
Europe.
Phytopathogenic microorganisms -- Control -- Europe.
Fungicides.
Fungicides.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Anatomy & Physiology.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Coules, A. (Anne)
Other Form: Print version: Carlile, W.R. Control of crop diseases. 3rd ed. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012 9780521133319 (DLC) 2012002655 (OCoLC)775664129
ISBN 9781139423311 (electronic book)
1139423312 (electronic book)
9780521133319
0521133319
9781139419222