Diseases of tropical tree crops
Coll. Repères

This work gives details of some fifty diseases of tropical tree crops which cause very significant yield losses hence compromising or even preventing cultivation. Breeding resistant planting material is currently the most widely used control method. Research is also under way on the rational use of chemical pesticides, the adoption of appropriate crop techniques and on reducing populations of insect vectors of viral and fungal diseases, phytoplasms and Phytomonas.

• Symptomatology and economic importance
• Pathogens
• Varietal resistance
• Insect vectors
• Rational chemical control and cultural techniques
• Healthy plant material and certification