Infectious diseases; Noinfections disorders; Disease of undetermined etiology; Postharvest handling; Field identification of selected cucurbit diseases with a hand lens.

The Compendium of Cucurbit Diseases and Pests, Second Edition remains international in scope and practical in its emphasis. Each section is written by experts throughout the world and edited by a team of three editors who have a combined 98 years of experience. It will be valuable tool for a wide range of readers in both the cucurbit industry and academia, including crop consultants, pest control advisors, extension agents and specialists, seed and field sales personnel, diagnosticians, and graduate students.

The main aim of this beautifully illustrated book, covering the identification and control of diseases of cucurbits, is to enable the reader quickly to diagnose parasitic and non-parasitic conditions and to give valuable information on the methods of treatment to combat them. Containing over 470 high quality color illustrations, this superb new atlas covers cucumbers, watermelons, courgettes, squash and pumpkins, among others. For each, diseases of the foliage, roots, neck, stalk and fruit are addressed. Organized for maximum ease of use, the book incorporates two sections. The first is a diagnostic tool devised to help the user observe and identify the diseases. The second part deals with control once identification has been made and contains useful data on each parasitic micro-organism, their biological characteristics and methods of treatment to be used. As well as immediate measures, recommendations are also included on prevention of the disease recurring in the next crop.

A unique and comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and control of diseases of cucurbits The main aim of this beautifully illustrated and practical book is to enable the reader quickly to diagnose parasitic and non-parasitic conditions in cucurbits, and to give valuable information for treating them. Containing 472 high quality colour illustrations and analytical text, this superb atlas covers cucumbers, melons, watermelons, courgettes, squash and pumpkins, among others. For each, diseases of the foliage, roots, neck, stalk and fruit are addressed. For maximum ease of use, the book is organised in two sections. The first is a diagnostic tool, devised to help observe and identify the diseases. The second part is concerned with control and contains data on parasitic micro-organisms, their biological characteristics and methods of treatment. As well as immediate measures, recommendations are included to prevent recurrence. A Colour Atlas of Cucurbit Diseases is an important resource for practitioners, scientists and students in agriculture, agronomy, biology, horticulture, mycology and plant pathology, for crop consultants, professional growers and serious gardeners. Of related interest, and also from Manson Publishing, is A Colour Atlas of Tomato Diseases, by D. Blancard.

Use this book to diagnose and treat diseases of strawberries. Completely updated.