Compendium of pea diseases and pests (2^nd Ed.)

This new edition covers new and updated information to diagnosis and control of pea diseases. Contributions from worldwide authorities in pea disease research make this new edition the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to pea diseases available. Included in this edition is new and extensive coverage on herbicide and insect feeding injury, fertilizer deficiencies and toxicities, seed vigor, and seed health, as well as updated information on pea-pathogenic virus and bacterial genomes, and sources of resistance to virus diseases. Practical and easy-to-use, the 107 color photographs and the Guide to the Identification of Pea Diseases in the Field will help anyone who works with peas. The updated information provided in this reference will aid in the management of pea diseases worldwide and help ensure the health of this important crop. This resource is ideal for growers, crop consultants, agronomists, plant scientists, extension workers, teachers, students, county agents, libraries.

Introduction. Infectious diseases. Seed health and vigor. Seed and seedling diseases. Root diseases caused by fungi. Diseases caused by nematodes. Foliar diseases caused by bacteria. Foliar diseases caused by fungi. Foliar diseases caused by viruses. Pests and noninfectious diseases. Insect pests of pea. Seed and root nodule feeders. Foliar and pod feeders. Insect contaminants in processed pea. Herbicide injury. Nutritional disorders. Injuries. Guide to the identification of pea diseases in the field. Glossary. Index.