Author Description
Abstract Preface Converse, R. H., editor, 1987. Virus Diseases of Small Fruits United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Handbook No. 631, 277 p., illus. This illustrated handbook was compiled by international authorities on virus and viruslike diseases of small fruits. Crops covered are in the plant genera Fragaria (strawberry), Vaccinium (blueberry and cranberry), Ribes (currant and gooseberry), and Rubus (blackberry and raspberry). The history, geographic distribution, importance, symptoms, transmission, cause, detection, and control of virus and viruslike diseases attacking these crops are discussed. Keywords: virus, viruslike disease, small fruit, soft fruit. Fragaria, Vaccinium, Ribes and Rubus, strawberry, blueberry, cranberry, currant, gooseberry, blackberry, raspberry
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the identification, transmission, and management of viral and viruslike pathogens affecting small fruit crops. Edited by Richard H. Converse and compiled by a panel of international experts, the text provides a comprehensive technical framework for diagnosing and mitigating disease outbreaks in commercial berry production. It serves as a standardized reference for agricultural scientists and growers to understand the biological mechanisms of these infections.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of viral diseases in Fragaria, Vaccinium, Ribes, and Rubus genera
- Methodologies for disease detection and control
- Historical context and geographic distribution data for specific pathogens
Scope Limits
- Does not cover non-viral plant diseases or pests
- Does not provide updated molecular diagnostic techniques developed after 1987
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Agricultural researchers and plant pathologists recognize this handbook as a foundational reference for the study of small fruit virology. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for professional use rather than casual gardening.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1988-01-01
Publisher:
United States Government Printing
ISBN-10:
0160000564
ISBN-13:
9780160000560
Agriculture
Reference
Horticulture
Botany
Plant Pathology