| Abstract: | This book, which summarizes research progress on Melampsora rust on willows and poplars, is based mainly on papers presented at the "International Symposium on Melampsora on Salicaceae" held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 11-13 September 2003. This book, intended for research workers, teachers and students, consists of 5 parts focusing on taxonomy and overview of rusts (part 1), occurrence and population biology of Melampsora (part 2), rust resistance and infection process (part 3), rust management (part 4), and rust mycoparasites and their potential for biological control (part 5). |
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