image: Cover of Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests, Third Edition featuring a Betty Boop rose.
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Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests has been a trusted resource for plant pathologists, rose growers, and agricultural professionals worldwide since it was first published in 1983. APS PRESS, the publishing arm of The American Phytopathological Society, recently published the highly anticipated Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests, Third Edition with extensive updates to reflect the latest advancements in plant pathology and pest management.
Edited by industry experts John Hammond (USDA-ARS, Floral and Nursery Plants Research), Ramon Jordan (USDA-ARS, USNA, Floral and Nursery Plants Research), and Dimitre Mollov (USDA-ARS), Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests, Third Edition builds on the trusted foundation of previous editions—featuring contributions from more than 50 leading experts across the globe, adding many new entries that address emerging diseases and pest threats affecting roses both within and outside North America. Updates to sections on insect and mite pests and the inclusion of additional viral diseases, with clarified causal agents, make this an essential, current guide for today’s challenges in rose cultivation and care.
Richly illustrated and organized alphabetically within taxonomically arranged sections, this comprehensive reference offers practical guidance for students, researchers, educators, government advisors, agribusiness representatives, pest control professionals, and crop specialists. Enhanced by clear, descriptive terminology and recommendations of the latest scientific literature, this guide is ideal for diagnosing diseases, identifying pests, and expanding expertise in rose health management.
For anyone working with roses—from horticultural enthusiasts to seasoned experts—Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests, Third Edition is the definitive, up-to-date resource.
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Book Specifications and Data/For News Media Only
© January 2025; 8.5” × 11” softcover; 144 pages; 2.5lbs
ISBN
Print: 978-0-89054-690-1
Online: 978-0-89054-691-8
Epub: 978-0-89054-692-5
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