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Description of  Diagnosing Hemp and Cannabis Crop Diseases

Hemp and cannabis, both belonging to Cannabis sativa, have emerged as some of the most valuable crops because of their multiple functionalities - industrial, medicinal, and recreational uses. Like all other crops, they are at risk of diseases and pests. In certain cases, an entire hemp field can fail due to unexpected disease. As a new and highly regulated crop, research on Cannabis crop diseases is scarce, and the science of plant diagnostics is not well covered in the literature. This new book illustrates how to diagnosein a hemp or cannabis crop a disease problem and how to manage it effectively. It presents real disease cases encountered during production, and explains methods of diagnosis, both in the field and in the lab, in order to find out the cause(s). The book provides: This book is essential for anyone who is interested in learning about Cannabis crop diseases, for crops grown in the field, and in indoor production facilities. Read more