"Advances in Plant Disease Management" is an essential guide for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture, or plant science. This comprehensive book explores the intricate world of plant diseases, both biotic and abiotic, offering practical insights into their symptoms, causes, and management strategies. From fungal, bacterial, viral, and nematode pathogens to environmental stress factors like temperature extremes, water stress, and nutrient imbalances,...

Determined to help her sick pet Venus flytrap, Judy Moody enlists the aid of an unruly toad and a mind-reading cat to help her find a cure.

"This is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden, kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden...essential information on seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices...30 detailed profiles of must-know plants...and 70 recipes for teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups, and more"--

Covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific areas and, in some cases, define terms.