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This complete revision of our 1985 classic Walnut Orchard Management is the only comprehensive guide available covering all aspects of English walnut culture. Applicable worldwide, the book provides growers and researchers with a basic understanding of the growth, development, and function of the walnut tree and its fruit.
Includes comprehensive information on each crop pest,
identification tips, monitoring methods, treatment thresholds, biological controls, and other management techniques.
•65 more photos than the previous edition, a larger format, and improved color
•Discussion of more than 90 pest problems
•A thorough section on codling moth including
information on pheromone confusion, release of the Trichogramma egg parasite, and the kairomone lure
Also included are practical considerations on walnut varieties, hedgerow planting and agricultural chemicals. |