Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests, Second Edition

Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests, Second Edition

First published 15 years ago, Compendium of Pea Diseases, Second Edition covers new and updated information to diagnosis and control of pea diseases. Contributions from worldwide authorities in pea disease research make this new edition the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to pea diseases available. Included in this edition is new and extensive coverage on herbicide and insect feeding injury, fertilizer deficiencies and toxicities, seed vigor, and seed health, as well as updated information on pea-pathogenic virus and bacterial genomes, and sources of resistance to virus diseases. Practical and easy-to-use, the 107 color photographs and the Guide to the Identification of Pea Diseases in the Field will help anyone who works with peas. The updated information provided in this reference will aid in the management of pea diseases worldwide and help ensure the health of this important crop.

This resource is ideal for growers, crop consultants, agronomists, plant scientists, extension workers, teachers, students, county agents, libraries.

Contents

Introduction; The Pea Plant; Pea Diseases; Pathogens of Pea; Infectious Diseases; Seed Health and Vigor; Health; Vigor; Seed and Seedling Diseases; Pythium spp.; Rhizoctonia Seed and Seedling Rot; Root Diseases Caused by Fungi; Aphanomyces Root Rot; Fusarium Root Rot; Fusarium Wilt; Pythium Rot; Thielaviopsis Root Rot; Root Diseases Caused by Nematodes; Pea Cyst Nematode; Root-Knot Nematode; Root-Lesion Nematode; Foliar Diseases Caused by Bacteria; Bacterial Blight; Brown Spot; Foliar Diseases Caused by Fungi; Ascochyta spp.; Powdery Mildew; Downy Mildew; Botrytis Gray Mold; Foliar Diseases Caused by Viruses; Alfalfa mosaic virus; Bean leafroll virus; Pea enation mosaic virus; Red clover vein mosaic virus; Pea seedborne mosaic virus; Pea streak virus; Virus Diseases of Minor Importance; Noninfectious Diseases and Pests; Insect Pests of Pea; Seed and Root Nodule Feeders; Seedcorn Maggot; Wireworms; Foliar and Pod Feeders; Pea Aphid; Thrips; Pea Moth; Pea Leaf Weevil; Pea Weevil; Loopers; Cutworms and Armyworms; Pea Leafminer; Insect Contamination in Processed Pea; Herbicide Injury; Nutritional Disorders; Nutrient Deficiencies; Nutrient Toxicities; Injury; Freezing Injury; Hail Injury; Air Pollution; Water Congestion; Lightning Injury; Guide to the Identification of Pea Diseases in the Field; Glossary