List of Illustrations
Preface
1 PLANT DISEASE IN JAMAICA
References
Part 1: TREE, FIELD AND PLANTATION CROPS
2 BANANA AND PLANTAIN
Origin and Description
Bananas and Plantains in Jamaica
Panama Disease (Fusarium Wilt of Bananas)
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Yellow Sigatoka Disease (Leaf Spot Disease of Bananas)
History
Symptoms
Historical Studies on Disease Development and Disease Assessment
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Black Sigatoka Disease (Leaf Spot Disease of Bananas)
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Moko Disease (Bacterial Wilt of Bananas and Plantains)
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Blackhead Toppling Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Bacterial Rhizome Rot of Bananas
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Postharvest Diseases of Bananas
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
References
3 CITRUS
Origin and Description
Citrus in Jamaica
Tristeza
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Citrus Greening Disease (Huanglongbing)
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Foot and Root Rot
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Citrus Knot
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Other Fungal Diseases of Citrus
Scab
Melanose
Anthracnose and Wither Tip
Greasy Spot
Stem-End Rot
Thread Blight
Citrus Viroid Diseases
Citrus Nematode Diseases
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
References
4 COCOA
Origin and Description
Cocoa in Jamaica
Black Pod Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
References
5 COCONUT
Origin and Description
Coconuts in Jamaica
Lethal Yellowing Disease
History
Symptoms
Historical Studies of the Pathogen
Historical Studies of Disease Spread
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
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Bud Rot Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Leaf Spot Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Premature Nutfall
References
6 COFFEE
Origin and Description
Coffee in Jamaica
Coffee Leaf Rust
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Other Diseases of Coffee
American Leaf Disease 215
Anthracnose
Leaf Spot Disease
Root Diseases
References
7 PAPAYA
Origin and Description
Papaya in Jamaica
Papaya Ringspot Virus Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Bunchy Top Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Root Diseases
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Postharvest Diseases
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
References
8 SUGAR CANE
Origin and Description
Sugar Cane in Jamaica
Smut and Rust Diseases
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Sugar Cane Mosaic Virus Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Ratoon Stunting Disease
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Red Rot Disease
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History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Management
Root Diseases
History
Symptoms
The Pathogen and Disease Development
Recent Approaches to Disease Managemen
References
9 MISCELLANEOUS TREE AND FIELD CROPS
Tree Crops
Avocado
Phytophthora Root Rot
Breadfruit
Slow Decline of Breadfruit
Mango
Anthracnose
Powdery Mildew
Pimento
Pimento Leaf Rust
Cereal Crops
Corn
Corn Stunt Disease
Nematode Diseases
Rice
Sorghum
Tobacco
Fibre Crops
Forage Crops
References
Part 2: SHRUBS AND HERBACEOUS CROPS
10 FRUITS, VEGETABLES, HERBS AND SPICES
Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices in Jamaica
Diseases of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices
Fungal and Related Diseases
Bacterial and Related Diseases
Viral and Related Diseases
Nematode Diseases
References
11 LEGUMES
Legumes in Jamaica
Diseases of Legumes
Fungal and Related Diseases
Bacterial and Related Diseases
Viral and Related Diseases
Nematode Diseases
References
12 ORNAMENTALS
Ornamental Plants in Jamaica
Diseases of Ornamental Plants
Fungal and Related Diseases
Bacterial and Related Diseases
Viral and Related Diseases
Nematode Diseases
References
13 ROOT AND TUBER CROPS
Root and Tuber Crops in Jamaica
The Aroids
Cassava
Irish Potato
Sweet Potato
Yam
Diseases of Root and Tuber Crops
Fungal and Related Diseases
Bacterial and Related Diseases
Viral and Related Diseases
Nematode Diseases
References
Part 3: LEGAL FRAMEWORK
14 REGULATORY ASPECTS OF PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN JAMAICA
Introduction
Plant Quarantine and Plant Inspection
Pesticide Control
References
APPENDICES
1 VIRUSES AND VIROIDS ASSOCIATED WITH PLANTS IN JAMAICA
2 PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES ASSOCIATED WITH PLANTS IN JAMAICA
3 PESTICIDES USED IN PLANT DISEASE CONTROL
4 PLANT DISEASES AND PATHOGENS OF QUARANTINE IMPORTANCE IN
JAMAICA
5 USES AND ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF SOME JAMAICAN TREES
6 CULTIVARS AND DISEASE RESISTANCE OF SOME HERBACEOUS CROPS
DISTRIBUTED IN JAMAICA
7 MAP OF JAMAICA SHOWING PARISHES AND PLACES MENTIONED IN THE
TEXT
Glossary
General Index
Index of Animals
Index of Diseases on Cultivated Plants
Index of Microbes
Index of Pesticides
Index of Plants: Botanical Names
Index of Plants: Common Names
