Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists and
naturalists, this is a practical, highly-illustrated
guide to dealing with disorders that affect fruit,
vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants. A
revision of the highly acclaimed Collins Guide to Pests,
Diseases and Disorders first published in 1981, the book
now features completely updated text, the addition of
several new pests and diseases that have become a threat
in the last decade, and an impressive full colour plate
section with over 600 photographs. The Introduction
provides general information about garden hygiene and
plant care and control, including an assessment of
pesticides and chemicals. Special attention is given to
the increasing importance of biological control in
gardens. *The A-to-Z of Symptoms lists all the common
garden plants, and describes likely causes of problems
with leaves, shoots, flowers, fruit and buds, with
cross-references to the detailed entries in the main
section of the book. *Pests are arranged by groups of
closely related organisms. Problems such as eelworms,
slugs, snails, aphids and birds are all dealt with.
*Diseases are organised on the basis of symptoms such as
rusts, smuts, cankers and rots. *Disorders, like mineral
deficiencies and genetic abnormalities, are grouped
under the main factors causing them - mechanical,
climatic, nutritional etc. |
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