Pests And Diseases Of Potatoes: A Colour Handbook Apr 2026

Features "pest profiles" for common threats like aphids, caterpillars, and potato tuber moths.

Examines environmental and physiological issues such as internal bruising, nutrient imbalances, and tuber greening. Key Features Pests and Diseases of Potatoes: A Colour Handbook - Amazon Pests and Diseases of Potatoes: A Colour Handbook

The text is organized into chapters that categorize threats by their biological origin and practical diagnostic methods: Features "pest profiles" for common threats like aphids,

Details various mosaics, Potato Virus Y (PVY), and Spraing. Potato Virus Y (PVY)

Addresses soil-borne pests that impact tuber quality and yield.

The handbook (2008), authored by Stuart Wale, Bud Platt, and Nigel D. Cattlin, is a comprehensive global reference for identifying and managing threats to potato crops. Core Content and Structure

Covers major issues like Late blight (Phytophthora), Early blight, Black dot, Silver scurf, and Common scab.