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Plant Pathology, Fifth Edition

This fifth edition of the classic textbook in plant pathology outlines how to recognize, treat, and prevent plant diseases.

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It provides extensice coverage of abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial,nematode and other plant diseases and their associated epidemiology.

It also covers the genetics of resistance and modern management on plant disease.Plant Pathology, 5th Edition, is the most comprehensive resource and textbook that professionals, faculty and students can consult for well-organized, essential information.

This thoroughly revised edition is 45% larger, covering new discoveries and developments in plant pathology and enhanced by hundreds of new color photographs and illustrations.* The latest information on molecular techniques and biological control in plant diseases* Comprehensive in coverage * Numerous excellent diagrams and photographs * A large variety of disease examples for instructors to choose for their course.

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Author: George N. Agrios

Publisher: Academic Press

Date: Dec. 27, 2004

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