Abstract

This fifth edition of the classic textbook in plant pathology outlines how to recognize, treat, and prevent plant diseases. It provides extensive coverage of abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial, nematode and other plant diseases and their associated epidemiology. It also covers the genetics of resistance and modern management on plant disease.

Plant Pathology, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive resource and textbook that professionals, faculty and students can consult for well-organized, essential information. This thoroughly revised edition is 45% larger, covering new discoveries and developments in plant pathology and enhanced by hundreds of new color photographs and illustrations.

• The latest information on molecular techniques and biological control in plant diseases
• Comprehensive in coverage
• Numerous excellent diagrams and photographs
• A large variety of disease examples for instructors to choose for their course

"...a welcome addition to the literature on plant pathology, and is highly recommended to anyone with an interest in this area of study."
-G.J. Boland, University of Guelph, in AGRICULTURE, ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
"...the addition of color has dramatically enhanced the clarity of photos and diagrams....The book's past reputation as the plant pathology "bible" is definitely enhanced."
- Lee A. Hadwiger, in PLANT SCIENCE
“All students should be familiar with this book and it should be a part of their educational experience.” - Patrick E. Lipps, Ohio State University
“There is no single volume which matches Agrios' text for breadth of topics and detail of coverage.” - Jeanne D. Mihail, University of Missouri
Praise for the previous edition:
"...a classic textbook embracing the whole of plant pathology....I recommend this book highly for teaching and reference." - EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE