9781334415050 - Ear Rots of Corn (Classic Reprint) de Burrill, Thomas J. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the major types of ear rots found in corn, with a focus on the most prevalent and economically damaging typeâ"Diplodiaâ"the subject of approximately 90% of corn ear rot cases. The author details the life cycle of Diplodia and its three main disease vectors within the corn plant itselfâ"ears, stalks and husks. This groundbreaking work delves into the conditions that allow this fungus to thrive and explores how environmental factors influence infection rates. The author also discusses the relationship between old, infected corn stalks and the subsequent infection rates in newly planted corn, underscoring the importance of crop rotation in managing Diplodia. Full of practical information for understanding and combating this persistent issue in corn cultivation, this book is an invaluable resource for farmers and agricultural scientists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.