Abstract
We take them all for granted: healthy crops in the fields, trees blossoming in the parks and beautiful ornamental plants in our greenhouses.
But what we tend to forget is that they are constantly under attack from plant pathogens and insects. Incredibly, a third of all harvests are still being lost to these attackers, huge numbers of ash trees are coming under the axe, and growers have to work hard to keep their crops thriving.
The United Nations designated 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health to raise awareness of the efforts needed to prevent plants from becoming diseased. In this booklet, experts lift the lid on what is involved. After reading it, you could well find yourself seeing the supermarket fresh produce shelves through different eyes.
But what we tend to forget is that they are constantly under attack from plant pathogens and insects. Incredibly, a third of all harvests are still being lost to these attackers, huge numbers of ash trees are coming under the axe, and growers have to work hard to keep their crops thriving.
The United Nations designated 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health to raise awareness of the efforts needed to prevent plants from becoming diseased. In this booklet, experts lift the lid on what is involved. After reading it, you could well find yourself seeing the supermarket fresh produce shelves through different eyes.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Den Haag |
Publisher | Stichting Biowetenschappen en Maatschappij |
Number of pages | 96 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789493232020 |
Publication status | Published - 12 May 2021 |
Publication series
Name | Cahier Biowetenschap + Maatschappij |
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No. | 2 |
Volume | 40 |