Reference sourse for maize diseases

Plant diseases are not always either easily recognizable or identifiable, but a new publicahon should help maize producers and maize-related industAes and agencies in this important task. 'Maize Diseases- a reference source for seed technologists' by Denis McGee provides a database on all disease of maize caused by fungi, bacteria, mycoplasmas, spiroplasmas and viruses. The symptoms, transmission, economic importance, distribution and controI methods are given for each disease; host plants and health tests are also described. The illustrations simple layout and short factual statements will meet the needs of the generalist and the man in the fieId. The specialist will find references to other relevant literature. McGee D.C. 1988, 'Maize Diseases - a reference source for seed technologists'. Available from: The American Phytopathological Society 3340 Pilot Know Road St Paul Minnesota 55121 USA