Overview
Westcott's Plant Disease is a reference book on diseases which attack plants. Diseases of plants are found on most all plants including trees, shrubs, grasses, forage, fruits, vegetables, garden and greenhouse plants as well as native wild flowers and even weeds. Plant Disease Handbook identifies various types of diseases which are known to invade these plants located throughout North and South America. The recordings include diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, viroids and nematodes. Causal disease agents are described and illustrated in many cases and diseases and disease control measures are also discussed. A book such as this is never finished since new reports of diseases are continuously reported. This includes new diseases and previously known diseases which occur on both presently recorded plants and on new plants found to be susceptible to diseases. Westcott's Plant Disease provides a reference and guide for identification and control of these plant disease problems.
Full Product Details
Author: R. Kenneth Horst ,
R. Kenneth Horst ,
R. Kenneth Horst
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 7th ed. 2008
ISBN: 9781402045851
ISBN 10: 1402045859
Pages: 1332
Publication Date: 06 May 2008
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Electronic book text
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
From the reviews of the seventh edition: Horst (Cornell) has revised and updated this handbook periodically ... and it continues to be a fine reference for hobbyists and professionals. ... this handbook is a necessary resource for those interested in plant diseases and their control. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels. (L. M. Delserone, Choice, Vol. 46 (3), November, 2008) 'Westcott's Plant Disease Handbook' is one of the bibles for plant pathologists, since it provides the reader with a huge amount of information. ... the reader will find many details about plant diseases and their causal agents. ... this book can be recommended as a unique reference work for everybody professionally working as a gardener or plant pathologist. (Andreas Kortekamp, European Journal of Horticultural Science, Vol. 73 (6), 2008) This notable reference encompasses the whole of plant pathology, dissecting the subject with flair and substance. ... Although botanists and botanical researchers comprise the obvious target market for Westcott's Plant, this text would ... also be indispensable to florists and nursery operators as a general reference. (The Electric Review, January/February, 2009) Westcott's Handbook ... a standard work of reference in any library dealing with plant subject material. ... The layout of the page is crystal clear and there are 90 illustrations including 16 colour plates showing damaged plants and fruits. ... specialist organizations such as botanic gardens and research institutes should have access to a copy ... . (Marilyn Mullay, Reference Reviews, Vol. 23 (1), 2009)
Author Information
Dr. Horst received his BS degree from Ohio University in Plant Science in 1957; his MS and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University in Plant Pathology in 1959 and 1962 respectively. He was Director of the Plant Pathology Laboratory at Yoder Bros. in Barberton, Ohio, 1962-1968. In 1968 he was appointed Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at Cornell University. He subsequently became Associate Professor in 1974 and Full Professor in 1980. In addition to research, teaching and extension responsibilities, he also served as advisor for masters and doctoral students. He has authored or co-authored more than 230 articles which include books, book chapters and invitational papers, and has guest lectured nationally and internationally. Horst wrote the 4th, 5th and 6th editions of Westcott's Plant Disease Handbook, the 1st edition of the Compendium of Rose Diseases, the Compendium of Chrysanthemum Diseases and the recently published 2nd edition of the Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests. He is presently President and CEO of H&I Agritech, Inc., which develops biocompatible (environmentally safe) pesticides for disease and pest control.
