| Author |
Rosburg, David W. |
| Author |
King, D. R. |
| Title |
Pecan Diseases and Pests and Their Control
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Pecan Diseases and Pests and Their Control" by David W. Rosburg and D. R. King is a scientific publication released in the mid-20th century. The book provides an extensive overview of the various diseases and pests that affect pecan trees, alongside effective methods of control. The focus is on ensuring healthy pecan production through the understanding of the detrimental impacts of these threats on orchards. The content of the book is divided into sections detailing the diseases affecting the foliage, nuts, and roots of pecan trees, as well as a comprehensive guide on pests such as caterpillars, bugs, and borers that target different parts of the plant. Each section discusses the symptoms, causes, and control measures, including suggested spray schedules for fungicides and insecticides to combat infections and infestations. The authors emphasize the importance of preventive care, proper application techniques, and ongoing management strategies to protect pecan crops effectively, making it an essential reference for agricultural professionals and pecan growers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Pecan -- Diseases and pests
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| Subject |
Pecan -- Diseases and pests -- Control
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65808 |
| Release Date |
Jul 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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