This work presents field and laboratory techniques as well as basic information for students, foresters, plant scientists and arboriculturalists on tree disease pathology. It includes historical documentation, taxonomy and terminology for pests and diseases and chapters on tree biology, control strategies and diagnostic techniques. Colour plates are designed to help the reader identify tree pathogens.
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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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b&w illustrations, colour plates, glossary, index
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Höhe: 233 mm
Breite: 157 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-12-103982-0 (9780121039820)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Concepts and Techniques for Understanding, Identifying, And Controlling Tree Diseases: Tree Biology. Sterile Technique. Diagnostic Techniques. Preservation of Diseased Specimens and Pathogens. Models. Symptomatology. General Control Strategies. Diseases Caused By Infectious Agents: Fungi. Foliage Diseases. Vascular Wilt Diseases. Canker Diseases. Rust Diseases. Root Diseases. Discoloration and Decay in Living Trees. Bacterial Diseases. Vascular Bacterial Diseases. Virus Diseases. Nematode Diseases, Diseases Caused By Parasitic Seed Plants. Diseases Caused By Noninfectious Agents: Temperature Extremes. Moisture Extremes. Nutrient Abnormalities. People Pressure Diseases. Field and Laboratory Exercises: Symptoms and Signs. Collection and Identification of Powdery Mildews. Disease Sample Collection. Isolations of Vascular Wilt Pathogens. Detection of Starch Reserves in Trees. Koch's Postulates. Extraction of Nematodes from Soil and Roots. Observations of Mycorrhizae. Development of Crown Gall. Appraisal of Shade Trees. Detection of Hazard Trees. Effects of Salt on Tree Seedlings. Detection of Discoloration and Decay in Wood. Glossary. Index. Figure Captions.
