Lychee and Longan Pest and Disease Control: A Colorful Illustrated Guide

Author: He De-ping, Tang Wei-wen
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Publishing Date: 2000-04-01
Features: Professor He De-ping and Professor Tang Wei-wen from South China Agricultural University have compiled this book based on decades of teaching, research, and practical experience in the field of lychee and longan pest and disease control. They have collected new data from both domestic and international sources and combined them with the actual conditions of southern China to create "A Colorful Illustrated Guide to the Prevention and Control of Lychee and Longan Pests and Diseases." This book adopts a visually rich format, systematically introducing the morphological characteristics, damage conditions, occurrence patterns, and control methods of 11 major diseases and 30 types of pests affecting lychee and longan. The disease section includes 13 color photographs, while the pest section features 127 color photographs, making it easier to identify them visually. Additionally, the book proposes a comprehensive approach based on agricultural technology, with biological control and natural regulation as the core, supplemented by timely and appropriate chemical control measures. This aligns with the integrated pest management principles of "safe, effective, economical, and simple," which will better protect the ecological environment, reduce pesticide residues, and enhance economic and social benefits. It is suitable for reference and reference by, fruit growers, science and technology personnel in fruit-growing areas, and teachers and students of agricultural and forestry colleges.