A colour atlas of diseases of lettuce and related salad crops: observation, biology and control.

Preface Introduction Part 1: Diagnosing parasitic and non-parasitic diseases affecting Lettuce Location of symptoms within the crop and on diseased plants Abnormalities and damage on leaves and head Damage and abnormalities on leaves in contact with the soil and/or underground organs Part 2: Main features of pathogenic agents methods of protection Fungi Bacteria Phytoplasma Viruses Nemotodes Summary of methods for controlling Lettuce bio-aggressors in nurseries and crops Appendix: Information about Lettuce and its resistance to pathogenic agents Introduction Lettuce and similar species Types of Endive Index Glossary Bibliography/references