{"product_id":"instant-insights-understanding-and-tackling-pests-and-diseases-of-forest-trees-paperback","title":"Instant Insights: Understanding and Tackling Pests and Diseases of Forest Trees - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVarious Authors\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTod Ramsfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathy Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features four peer-reviewed reviews on understanding and tackling the major pests and diseases affecting forest trees. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first chapter uses a case study approach to describe how various forest pathogens affect trees and introduces strategies to reduce damage caused by forest pathogens in managed stands. The chapter introduces parasitic flowering plants, rust pathogens, diseases caused by \u003ci\u003ePhytophthora\u003c\/i\u003e spp., as well as abiotic disease. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second chapter reviews the range of pathogens in tropical forests, from root, stem and wilt diseases, to foliage pathogens, nematodes, algae and parasitic plants. The chapter also details the different approaches to disease management, including selection and breeding for resistance and biological control. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe third chapter considers the interacting effects of climate change on native and invasive insect pests in boreal and temperate forests. The chapter discusses recent advances in predicting forest insect responses to climate change, as well as best practices for their monitoring and management. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final chapter provides a brief overview of Dutch elm disease, citing its emergence, modes of transmission and methods of control. A case study on the development of the \u003ci\u003eVerticillium albo-atrum\u003c\/i\u003e WCS850 strain to control the disease is then discussed in detail.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features four peer-reviewed reviews on understanding and tackling the major pests and diseases affecting forest trees. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first chapter uses a case study approach to describe how various forest pathogens affect trees and introduces strategies to reduce damage caused by forest pathogens in managed stands. The chapter introduces parasitic flowering plants, rust pathogens, diseases caused by \u003ci\u003ePhytophthora\u003c\/i\u003e spp., as well as abiotic disease. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second chapter reviews the range of pathogens in tropical forests, from root, stem and wilt diseases, to foliage pathogens, nematodes, algae and parasitic plants. The chapter also details the different approaches to disease management, including selection and breeding for resistance and biological control. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe third chapter considers the interacting effects of climate change on native and invasive insect pests in boreal and temperate forests. The chapter discusses recent advances in predicting forest insect responses to climate change, as well as best practices for their monitoring and management. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final chapter provides a brief overview of Dutch elm disease, citing its emergence, modes of transmission and methods of control. A case study on the development of the \u003ci\u003eVerticillium albo-atrum\u003c\/i\u003e WCS850 strain to control the disease is then discussed in detail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Instant Insight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An Instant Insight gives you immediate access to key research on a topic, allowing you to get right to the heart of a subject in an instant and empowering you to contribute to sustainable agriculture.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48343338189021,"sku":"9781835456583","price":91.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/MDFDB3ATWS9781835456583.webp?v=1786066036","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/instant-insights-understanding-and-tackling-pests-and-diseases-of-forest-trees-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}