Pests of the Native California Conifers.
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Author / Creator: | Wood, David L. |
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Imprint: | Berkeley : University of California Press, 2003. |
Description: | 1 online resource (248 pages) |
Language: | English |
Series: | California natural history guides ; 70 California natural history guides ; 70. |
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Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11123392 |
Summary: | This guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage California's conifers, the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference for biologists, arborists, ecologists, foresters and everyone who needs up-to-date information on conifer pests in one convenient manual.<br> <br> o Species accounts cover life cycles, habits, distribution, and significance of each pest and discuss valuable options for reducing or avoiding damage<br> <br> o 111 clear color photographs show damage caused by 80 insects, diseases, fungi, parasitic plants, animals, and other destructive agents<br> <br> o The only guide to include information on environmental factors such as air pollution, salt, and frost as well as biological agents<br> <br> o Appendices list pests and diseases by tree species and by part of the tree affected |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (248 pages) |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
ISBN: | 9780520936379 052093637X 128276263X 9781282762633 0520233271 0520233298 9780520233270 |