Pest and Disease Control of Flowers and Plants (Second Edition)

Author: Xu Minghui
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book is written and revised by experts and professors from Beijing Forestry University, Beijing Flower and Plant Company, and Beijing Landscape Science Research Institute. The revised edition has been modified and supplemented based on the previous revision. It includes four parts: basic concepts and principles of flower plant diseases and pests, common diseases of major flowers, common pests of major flowers, and commonly used pesticides for controlling flower plant diseases and pests. After this revision, over 180 diseases are covered, with more than 20 newly added diseases for orchids, anthuriums, bird of paradise, and bromeliads. This section mainly introduces the symptoms, occurrence patterns, and control methods of flower diseases. Over 97 pests are covered, with new control techniques added for pests such as the American white moth and Bemisia tabaci. This section mainly introduces the morphological characteristics, life habits, damage symptoms, and control methods of flower pests. The pesticide section has been supplemented with information on fungicides like Ronkanjin and Zhibingling, as well as insecticides like 40% chlorinated benzoic acid suspension agent. This book is suitable for flower producers and enthusiasts.