Ganoderma Diseases of Tropical Crops.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pilotti, Carmel A., author.

Contributor:

Bridge, Paul.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plant diseases.

Ganoderma.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (310 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : CAB International, 2023.

Summary:

Diseases caused by Ganoderma species cause major losses of palms and other perennial crops throughout the world, and are particularly significant in Asia. This book covers all aspects of economically significant Ganoderma stem rots including taxonomy, biology, genetics, aetiology, epidemiology and control.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

1 Introduction

2 Taxonomy

3 Biology and Genetics

4 Disease Detection

5 Oil Palm

6 Coconut Palm

7 Other Palms and Other Monocotyledon Hosts

8 Acacia Species

9 Beverage Crops (Tea, Cocoa and Coffee)

10 Rubber

11 Other Tropical Crops Affected by Ganoderma Species

12 Major Pathogens of Palms

13 Pathogens of Woody Crops

14 Other Species Reported Pathogenic to Tropical Commodity Trees

15 Common Issues for Improved Management of Ganoderma Diseases

Appendix 1. Sequences used for phylogenetic analyses in Figs 2.1, 12.1, 13.1 and 14.1

Appendix 2. Details of herbaria referenced in Chapters 12-14

References

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781800620780

1800620780

9781800620773

1800620772