Compendium of Grape Disease (Disease Compendium Series of the American Phytopathological) (Disease compendium series of the American Phytopathological Society) [Paperback]

Roger C. Pearson (Author), Austin C. Goheen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0890540888 | ISBN-13: 978-0890540886

Of interest to everyone who works with grapes. Includes sections on cultural practices and selection of planting material.

1988; 121 pages; 188 color photographs; 30 black and white photographs and illustrations
ISBN 0-89054-088-8

Table of Contents

Introduction; Pathogens of Grape, The Family Vitaceae and Vitis Speciation, Grapevine Structure and Growth Stages, Historical Significance of Diseases in Grape Production

Part 1: Diseases Caused by Biotic Factors

Fruit and Foliar Diseases Caused by Fungi; Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Botrytis Bunch Rot and Blight, Black Rot, Phomopsis Cane and Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Rotbrenner, Bitter Rot, White Rot, Ripe Rot, Macrophoma Rot, Angular Leaf Spot, Diplodia Cane Dieback and Bunch Rot, Berry Rots and Raisin Molds, Rust; Minor Foliage Diseases; Leaf Blight, Leaf Blotch, Zonate Leaf Spot, Septoria Leaf Spot, Other Minor Foliage Diseases; Wood and Root Diseases Caused by Fungi; Eutypa Dieback, Esca and Black Measles, Black Dead Arm, Armillaria Root Rot, Phymatotrichum Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, Dematophora Root Rot, PhytophthoraCrown and Root Rot, Grape Root Rot

Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Bacterialike Organisms; Crown Gall, Bacterial Blight, Pierce's Disease; Grapevine Yellows Diseases; Flavescence Doree, Bois Noir and Vergilbungskrankheit, Other Grapevine Yellows

Diseases Caused by Viruses and Viruslike Agents; Fanleaf Degeneration, Tomato Ringspot Virus Decline, Tobacco Ringspot Virus Decline, Peach Rosette Mosaic Virus Decline, Leafroll, Corky Bark, Rupestris Stem Pitting, Other Virus and Viruslike Diseases; Nematode Parasites of Grape; Root-Knot Nematodes, Dagger and Needle Nematodes, Lesion Nematodes, Citrus Nematode, Miscellaneous Ectoparasitic Nematodes

Part 2: Mites and Insects That Cause Disease-Like Symptoms in Grapes

Mites, Thrips, Leafhoppers and Treehoppers, Phylloxera

Part 3: Disorders Caused by Abiotic Factors

Chimeras, Nutritional Disorders, Environmental Stress, Air Pollution, Pesticide Toxicity

Part 4: Effects of Cultural Practice on Disease

Modifying the Vine Microclimate, Altering Inoculum Levels, Alterning Disease Resistance of the Grapevine, Increasing Vine Tolerance of Disease

Part 5: Selection of Planting Materials

Selection of Grapevines, Registration and Certification, Regulation of the International Trade in Grapevines for Propagation

Appendix, Equivalent Names of Grape Diseases and Disorders; Glossary; Index; Color Plates

Spanish version available.

Product Details

• Paperback: 121 pages
• Publisher: Amer Phytopathological Society (April 15, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890540888
• ISBN-13: 978-0890540886
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #926,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Picture Book of grapevine diesease, July 3, 2006

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This review is from: Compendium of Grape Disease (Disease Compendium Series of the American Phytopathological) (Disease compendium series of the American Phytopathological Society) (Paperback)

If you grow grapes, you'll probably want to have a copy of this book. Nice color photographs of grapevine diseases, damage done by pesticides, and injury from climate. While the collection has a large number of pests and diseases covered, there are some issing, such as the grape cane girdler and grape cane gallmaker. The life cycle and discussion of each type of disease is somewhat useful, although most of the technical aspects of the diseases can probably be more appreciated by someone with a better understanding of biology. The book is a bit pricey, and most of the photographs of the diseases can be found on the Internet although it is convenient to have them all in one place.