Hemp diseases & pests: management with an emphasis on biological control

This book combines a useful review of the hemp pest and disease literature published over the past 50 years, with up-to-date information on modern biological control techniques. Each pest and disease organism is presented in the same format, covering range and economic impact, symptoms, life history, diagnosis, and both new and old techniques for biological control and chemical control.

Principles of plant protection. Requirements for growth. Taxonomy of organisms associated with Cannabis. Insects and mites. Fungal diseases. Other organisms. Abiotic diseases. Post-harvest problems. Cultural and mechanical methods. Biological control. Biorational chemical control.