PLANT PROTECTION 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds

The AuThor’s Aim in this series of books is to provide users with the
systematic understanding of Plant Protection and Plant Management
required of modern horticulture. The books are used to teach Plant
Protection throughout Australia and as a reference by people working
in the horticulture industry.
ruTh Kerruish’s interest in diseases and pests of plants commenced
with her post-graduate studies at the University of Western Australia.
She later worked as a researcher with CSIRO (Forest Products,
Melbourne and Plant Industry, Canberra) and taught Plant Protection in
the Department of Horticulture in the Canberra Institute of Technology.
PhilliP unger was formerly Head of Amenity Horticulture in the
Canberra Institute of TAFE. He continues to be involved in teaching
Horticulture and Agriculture, Fruit Culture and Plant Protection. He
maintains an interest in Plant Protection advisory work.
Adrienne WAlKingTon trained in architectural drafting in Adelaide
and in Horticulture in Canberra where she worked as a technician in
the Department of Horticulture in the Canberra Institute of Technology.
Plant Protection SerieS:
1. Pests, Diseases and Weeds
2. Methods of Control
3. Selected Ornamentals, Fruit and
Vegetables
4. How to Diagnose Plant Problems
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