Stalker was pleasantly surprised to receive news of a new handbook on disease control for mushroom growers. Growers will be familiar with the authors' names, a Mr Gaze and a Mr Fletcher.
The new book, which will be coming out this summer, is undoubtedly a must-have for Irish growers.
As the pre-publication promotional blurb states: "For those wishing to put the information into practice the book contains check lists for pest and disease control and also essential hygiene operations. 'Mushroom Pest and Disease Control - A Colour Handbook' is well illustrated, easy to use, and will increase the readers understanding of pests and diseases of the crop.
It will contribute towards the production of good yields and high quality, thereby increasing profitability."
Stalker is hoping to thumb through a copy soon, and hopefully The Mushroom People can entice a guest reviewer to furnish a report on the handbook for our readers.
No doubt it will take seasoned mushroom hand to fully appreciate the handbook's finer points. Mushroom Pest and Disease Control- A Colour Handbook Hardcover, 160 pages with 200 colour illustrations; ISBN: 978-1-84076-083-5 Price £40.00; Publication: August 2007. By: John T. Fletcher formerly ADAS Plant Pathologist, UK and Richard H. Gaze, formerly ADAS National Mushroom Adviser, UK. The contributing authors: P. F. G. White and D. L. Rinker.
Readers of The Mushroom People will be able to order the book at a 10% discount. Watch out for the ordering code and details in next month's edition.
