Family Flower Pest and Disease Control Guide

Author: Feng Tianzhe (Editor-in-Chief) / Tang Guangfan / Shu Gui (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is a popular science book that utilizes modern science to prevent and treat pests and diseases in home gardening. It is a companion to the book "300 Questions About Home Gardening (4th Edition)" published by the same press. The book briefly introduces the basic knowledge of plant pests and diseases and methods for identifying them. It also provides detailed information on the occurrence, symptoms, patterns of disease development, morphological characteristics, life habits, and control methods of 508 common pests and diseases affecting 130 popular, new, and trendy ornamental plants favored by the public in recent years. The book includes 249 color illustrations and line drawings. Additionally, it offers concise introductions to integrated pest management for ornamental plants and the use of common pesticides and their application methods.
This is a popular science book that utilizes modern science to prevent and treat pests and diseases in home gardening. It is a companion to the book "300 Questions About Home Gardening (4th Edition)" published by the same press. The book briefly introduces the basic knowledge of plant pests and diseases and methods for identifying them. It also provides detailed information on the occurrence, symptoms, patterns of disease development, morphological characteristics, life habits, and control methods of 508 common pests and diseases affecting 130 popular, new, and trendy ornamental plants favored by the public in recent years. The book includes 249 color illustrations and line drawings. Additionally, it offers concise introductions to integrated pest management for ornamental plants and the use of common pesticides and their application methods.
The main features of this book are its extensive sources, rich, up-to-date, and trendy content, strong scientific, informative, and practical value. The language is clear, easy to understand, and engaging, with a good balance of text and illustrations, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experts. Therefore, it serves as an excellent guide and reference for avid gardeners, ornamental plant producers, and landscaping workers. It is also a valuable tool for technicians in the fields of horticulture, plant protection, and environmental protection, as well as for students and faculty in agricultural and forestry universities specializing in these areas. Additionally, it can be used by government agencies, enterprises, institutions, and military units for the prevention and control of pests and diseases in courtyard ornamental plants.