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A Dictionary of Plant Pathology, Second Edition-Paul Holliday. Cambridge University Press, 40 West 20th St., New York, NY 10011-4211. 1998. 536 p. Hardcover. $155.00.
This newly revised reference provides readers interested in plant diseases with access to a wide range of useful information: authoritative names of plant pathogens; concise definitions of terminology; names of infectious diseases and noninfectious disorders; brief information on fungicides and other varied topics; and in all cases, citations into the main literature.
I have found the greatest strength of the book to be in the definitions of terminology. Definitions provided in A Dictionary of Plant Pathology carry the weight of a scientific society, as they are based primarily on a paper published in 1973 by the Federation of British Plant Pathologists. Most of the technical terms I sought during my review were defined in simple, clear, and precise language. I found this reference to be very valuable for refurbishing a glossary used in my introductory plant pathology course; it was also handy for periodic reference throughout...