Citrus Health Management (The Plant Health Management)

Defines each of the steps in a successful preplanting, postplanting, and postharvest citrus program, with sections on orchard establishment, crop production, crop health, economics of crop production, and postharvest considerations. Various aspects of citriculture are examined, with special emphasis on integrated pest management practices. Includes color photos of trees, healthy and diseased fruit, pests, and machinery and equipment. For commercial growers, field consultants, farm advisors, and other professionals in the citrus industry. Timmer and Duncan are professors at the University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)