Compendium of Sorghum Diseases (Paperback)

by Richard Frederiksen (Author), Richard A. Frederiksen (Editor), Gary Norman Odvody (Editor), Richard Frederiksen (Author)

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Review
...anyone who needs to diagnose sorghum disorders or find basic information on diseases, this is the best recent publication available and is recommended in the strongest terms. --Australian Plant Pathology

...even more comprehensive than the previous edition...well illustrated... most value to everybody involved in diagnosis work of tropical and subtropical crops. --Journal of Phytopathology

Product Description
Use the updated information and 122 color photographs in Compendium of Sorghum Diseases, Second Edition to prevent, diagnose, and control sorghum diseases. Major revisions were made in the sections covering ergot and diseases caused by Fusarium species. Up-to-date coverage on the recent advances made in sorghum diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and selected fungi is included. The section on abiotic diseases is particularly significant considering the extensive acreage of sorghum grown in poor soils and hot, dry climates


New developments covered in the second edition allows users to follow current pathogen terminology with the inclusion of updated smut fungi names and gain insight into the ongoing investigation of the taxonomic relations of fungi such as Fusarium spp. and Colletotrichum spp.

In addition to the comprehensive coverage of more than 60 diseases and disorders, this book includes a section on beneficial microorganisms associated with sorghum, and a ready reference to insect and mite problems.

Compendium of Sorghum Diseases, Second Edition is ideal for growers, crop consultants, plant scientists, extension specialists, educators, students, county agents and others interested in sorghum disease diagnosis and control.

Contents
Preface

Authors/Contributors

Contents

Introduction

The Sorghum Plant

Developmental Stages

Sorghum Diseases

Part I. Biotic Diseases

Diseases of Sorghum Caused by Prokaryotes

Bacterial Leaf Stripe

Bacterial Leaf Streak

Bacterial Leaf Blight

Bacterial Leaf Spot

Bacterial Top and Stalk Rot

Yellow Leaf Blotch

Diseases Caused by Fungi

Seedling Diseases

Foliar Diseases

Leaf Blight

Anthracnose

Gray Leaf Spot

Ladder Leaf Spot

Zonate Leaf Spot

Sooty Stripe

Rough Leaf Spot

Oval Leaf Spot

Tar Spot

Target Leaf Spot

Other Foliar Pathogens

Smuts and Rust

Head Smut

Loose Kernel Smut

Covered Kernel Smut

Long Smut

Rust

Downy Mildews

Crazy Top

Sorghum Downy Mildew

Root and Stalk Diseases

Anthracnose Stalk Rot

Fusarium Root and Stalk Rot

Fusarium Species Associated with Sorghum

Charcoal Rot

Pokkah Boeng (Twisted Top)

Milo Disease

Pythium Root Rot

Acremonium Wilt

Leaf Sheath Diseases

Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight

Zonate Leaf Spot on Leaf Sheaths

Southern Sclerotial Rot

Panicle and Seed Diseases

Grain Mold

Head Blight

Ergot

Storage Molds

Mycotoxicoses

Diseases Caused by Viruses and Viruslike Organisms

Potyviridae

Maize stripe virus

Maize chlorotic dwarf virus

Sorghum yellow banding virus

Furovirus

Sorghum chlorotic spot virus

Peanut clump virus

Rhabdoviridae

Sorghum stunt mosaic virus

Maize mosaic virus

Reoviridae

Geminiviridae

Other Viruses

Yellow Sorghum Stunt

Diseases Caused by Nematodes

Stunt Nematodes

Root-Lesion Nematodes

Root-Knot Nematodes

Other Nematodes

Parasitic Plants

Witchweed, Striga spp.

Part II. Abiotic Diseases

Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities

Water and Temperature Stresses

Genetic Disorders

Pesticide Injury

Part III. Beneficial Microorganisms

Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizae

Part IV. Insect Pests

Seed- and Root-Feeding Insects

Foliage-Feeding Insects

Stem-Boring Insects

Panicle-Feeding Insects

Part V. Controlling Sorghum Diseases

Methods of Control

Breeding for Disease Resistance

Disease Management



Glossary

Product Details

• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: Amer Phytopathological Society; 2 edition (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890542406
• ISBN-13: 978-0890542408
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,967,440 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sorghum diseases, August 11, 2000

By	Pedro Gimon (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compendium of Sorghum Diseases (The Disease compendium series) (Paperback)

Compendium of Sorghum Diseases explains in details diseases of different species and cultivars of sorghum natives from many places around the world, what is very important due to it makes the information not only accessible but applicable for cultivators and researchers everywhere. Usually it metions the vulgar name of the disease making easier its searching. And last but not least, its pictures are so illustratives that allows make a comparison with other simptoms and identify one possible pathogen.