Today, forest health and the management of threats towards it are attracting
more and more attention on a global scale. This book covers the most recent
advances in the management of forest diseases, including the epidemiology and
infection biology of forest pathogens, and forest protection based on integrated
pest and disease management approaches. A comprehensive range of diseases caused
by viruses, bacteria, fungi and other organisms are discussed in detail, making
this book essential reading for forest managers and extension specialists.
Written by recognized authorities in the subject of forest health, this book
also provides a wealth of information useful for researchers and lecturers of
forest pathology and