Publisher's Synopsis
Aimed at plant pathologists, botanists, horticulturalists and agriculturalists, this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the relationships between host plant structure and pathological anatomy. Topics include the structure and development of gum ducts, wound reactions, systemic invasion by bacterial pathogens, diseases caused by MLOs, and responses to cold temperatures. The book covers an array of fruit tree diseases, including apple scab, fire blight, Leucostoma canker, pear rust, and citrus blight. Features include more than 270 detailed micrographs.
