. Diseases of economic plants. Plant diseases. DISEA!SES OF SPECIAL CROPS 75 Upon the leaves and twigs the fungus forms a thick velvety coat, varying from dark olive-green to black, in spots at first circular in outline, later irregular and coalesc-. FiG. 25. — Apple scab. After Craig. ing. The irritation and retardation of growth caused by the presence of the fungus induces the leaves to curl and wrinkle in a characteristic manner. The injuries by this disease may be enumerated as follows: lessened leaf value, retarded twig and wood growth, premature fall of fruit, retardation of full develop


. Diseases of economic plants. Plant diseases. DISEA!SES OF SPECIAL CROPS 75 Upon the leaves and twigs the fungus forms a thick velvety coat, varying from dark olive-green to black, in spots at first circular in outline, later irregular and coalesc-. FiG. 25. — Apple scab. After Craig. ing. The irritation and retardation of growth caused by the presence of the fungus induces the leaves to curl and wrinkle in a characteristic manner. The injuries by this disease may be enumerated as follows: lessened leaf value, retarded twig and wood growth, premature fall of fruit, retardation of full develop-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Stevens, Frank Lincoln, 1871-1934; Hall, John Galentine, 1870-. New York, Macmillan


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