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This book focuses on the practical aspects of forest diseases and on practical measures to minimize damage and loss. Forest Pathology is a reference book that deals with the study of the problems and damage to forests due to: plant diseases, insects, fire, weather and animals. It is both a forestry book and a plant pathology book. The first section deals with general topics and principles, including both abiotic causes and biotic causes such as fungi, bacteria, mycoplasms, and viruses. Principles of Forest Pathology.
· Disease in Concept.
· Biotic Causes of Disease.
· Inoculum.
· Inoculation and Penetration.
· Colonization and Pathogenesis.
· Epidemiology.
Biology and Management of Forest Diseases.
· Root Pathology.
· Feeder Root Diseases.
· Feeder Root Symbioses: Mycorrhizae.
· Root System Decay.
· Foliage Pathology.
· Stem, Foliage, and Cone Rusts.
· Canker Diseases.
· Stem Pathology: Systemic Diseases.
· Diebacks and Declines.
· Mistletoes.
· Wood Decay.
ISBN - 9788126547869
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Pages : 824
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