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Accurate information on disease diagnosis and management is essential for sustainable crop production. Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia provides comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit and nut crops grown throughout Australia. Written in a practical, straightforward style, it explains how to identify and manage each disease, describing the symptoms of the disease, its importance, the means of infection and spread, and control measures.

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Tony Cooke is a Senior Experimental Officer with the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F). He has extensive experience in diseases of tropical and sub-tropical fruit. His work in research and extension is undertaken both in Australia and internationally. Tony's focus has been to reduce postharvest disease losses which can be extensive in markets. He has collaborated on previous handbooks of fruit and vegetable diseases published by DPI&F. Denis Persley Susan House is a specialist in information extension with the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, teaming with scientists to create electronic and print resources for agricultural industries. She has developed handbooks and web products for producers in forestry, horticulture and viticulture. Her pursuit of science writing and communication developed from 15 years' experience in research, teaching and publishing in biological sciences, including reproductive ecology of Australian rainforest and woodland trees.

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