Pests, diseases & disorders of garden plants / Stefan Buczacki & Keith Harris.
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TextPublisher: London : William Collins, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Edition: 4th editionDescription: 510 pages, 96 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 22 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780007488551; 0007488556Other title: Collins pests, diseases & disorders of garden plantsSubject(s): Plant diseases | Garden pests | Garden pests -- ControlDDC classification: 635.049 Summary: PLANT PATHOLOGY & DISEASES. 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.
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| wnor- Book | Wundowie Wundowie Adult Non Fiction | 635.049 BUC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111059794642 |
Previous ed.: 2005.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
PLANT PATHOLOGY & DISEASES. 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.
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