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Hummer, Kim |
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Submitted to: HortTechnology
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 1/1/2002 Publication Date: 7/1/2002 Citation: HortTechnology 12(3):519-520 Interpretive Summary: The Compendium of Nut Crop Diseases in Temperate Zones, a publication by the American Phytopatholocigal Society, is reviewed. This book describes more than 186 diseases and disorders of almond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio and English walnut. It provides a practical reference for the identification, cause, disease cycle, out-breaks, and control of the disease besides containing color images for identification. This sourcebook is an excellent reference for scientists, growers, and whoever else is interested in growing temperate nut crops in the United States. Technical Abstract: The Compendium of Nut Crop Diseases in Temperate Zones, a publication by the American Phytopatholocigal Society, is reviewed. This book describes more than 186 diseases and disorders of almond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio and English walnut. It provides a practical reference for the identification, cause, disease cycle, out-breaks, and control of the disease besides containing color images for identification. This sourcebook is an excellent reference for scientists, growers, and whoever else is interested in growing temperate nut crops. |
