Lucas, George B. : North Carolina State University
Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Campbell, Lee : North Carolina State University
Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Summary
This thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition introduces the basic concepts and principles of plant disease
identification and management for food, fiber, and landscape plants. Accessible to those with a limited background
in biological science, this book covers four main aspects of plant pathology--how to recognize that a plant has
a disease; how to determine the cause of the disease; how to manage diseases; and how to take advantage of the
latest in disease management technologies. The authors offer several management approaches, including integrated
pest management, biological control, new applications in biotechnology, and the use of chemical pesticides. They
provide the techniques needed to prevent and treat diseases caused by nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and
parasitic plants. Introductory chapters provide a useful review of the history of plant pathology and the development
of plant diseases. The Second Edition of Introduction to Plant Diseases meets the needs of growers and pest management
professionals, as well as those of extension agents and private consultants in plant disease management. It will
be invaluable for introductory undergraduate courses in plant pathology and integrated pest/crop management, and
for agricultural institute and technical programs on plant diseases and their management.
