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Among horticultural crops, fruits and vegetables are of primary importance for an adequate and balanced human diet. In certain parts of the world, fruits and vegetables are the major dietary staple. Apart from being a rich source of vitamins and minerals, the production of fruits and vegetables also contributes significantly to regional and national economies through national and international trade. However, the cultivation of these crops for optimum yield and quality is highly technical and needs improved technological support. Management of perennial fruit crops requires further close monitoring especially for the management of diseases which affect production and subsequent post-harvest losses significantly. During the twentieth century, plant pathology has witnessed a dramatic advance in management of fruit and vegetable diseases through in-depth investigations of host-pathogen interactions, development of molecular diagnostic tools, integration of new concepts, principles and approaches. The new millennium promises excitement and hope for the future by new advances in eco-friendly technologies in integrated disease management of fruits and vegetables. This book contains a com

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Author:   S.A.M.H. Naqvi
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2004 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.344kg
ISBN:  

9781402018237

ISBN 10:   1402018231
Pages:   686
Publication Date:   31 January 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Avocado Diseases of Major Importance Worldwide and their Management.- Diseases of Banana and their Management.- Management of Grape Diseases in Arid Climates.- Guava Diseases — their Symptoms, Causes and Management.- Lettuce Diseases and their Management.- Management of Diseases of Onions and Garlic.- Papaya Diseases and Integrated Control.- Virus and Phytoplasma Diseases of Passion Fruit.- Pea Diseases and their Management.- Diseases of Pepper and their Management.- Potato Viruses and their Management.- Strawberry Disease Management.- Stone Fruit Diseases and their Management.- Biologically-Based Alternatives to Synthetic Fungicides for the Control of Postharvest diseases of Fruit and Vegetables.- Mycorrhiza in Management of Fruits and Vegetables Diseases.- Diseases of Minor Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits and their Management.

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