Compendium of Sunflower Diseases and Pests

This all-new disease and insect compendium for sunflower crops will serve as a vital field guide at universities, extension offices, diagnostic labs, farms, and even homes where sunflowers are grown. It includes nearly 300 images and research-based management recommendations, allowing users to scout, identify, and manage a range of plant diseases and insect pests of sunflowers…whether they’re grown for food or décor! The Compendium of Sunflower Diseases and Pests is organized into major parts that include Biotic Diseases, Insect Pests, Abiotic Diseases and Disorders, and Emerging Issues for Sunflower Production. The history of sunflower production and usage, as well as botany and breeding are also covered. It specifically features… Color photographs to accurately identify sunflower disease symptoms, spores, insect pests, and disorders Worldwide distribution maps of various plant pathogens that affect sunflower production Images and descriptions of life insect life cycles Descriptions of plant pathogens and their differences to introduce basic concepts of plant pathology An up-to-date glossary of common diseases and their scientific names This new publication is truly an international effort, authored by 37 expert scientists at institutions from Africa, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Read more