Virus Diseases of Tropical and Subtropical Crops

This book describes interactions of plant viruses with hosts and transmission vectors in an agricultural context. Starting with an overview of virus biology, economics and management, chapters then address economically significant plant diseases of tropical and subtropical crops. For each disease, symptoms, distribution, economic impact, causative virus, taxonomy, host range, transmission, diagnostic methods and management strategies are discussed.

Author: Paula Tennant
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cab International
Published: 12/15/2015
Series: Cabi Plant Protection
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781780644264