Résumé :
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This is a concise and accurate guide to the diseases and disorders affecting a wide range of forest and amenity tree species in Europe and other north-temperate regions. The text is organized pragmatically, according to the part of the tree affected separate chapters deal with leaf diseases, bark damage, damage to woody tissues, and so on. The coverage is exceptionally comprehensive, with clear descriptions of symptoms and causal agents. The text is illustred by numerous line figures of outstanding quality, including illustrations of individual plant pathogens at the microscopie level. While the emphasis is on guiding the user towards a correct and confident diagnosis, information is also provided on the biology, economic significance, and control of diseases.
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