The small grain cereals wheat, barley, oats and rye are cultivated worldwide and form the foundation of most agricultural systems. Reflecting the global importance of cereal crops, the Color Handbook helps to identify quickly and accurately the diseases that afflict them. Covering some 50 of the most important pathogens, the handbook provides clear, concise descriptions of the symptoms and cycles of diseases, their distribution and economic importance, and advice on their control. The text is illustrated by over 230 superb color photographs of crops affected - in the field and under the microscope. The handbook is intended as a lasting source of reference for professionals in crop protection and plant pathology, growers, farmers and students of agriculture.