Presents an account of the status of significant research advances made by plant pathologists, entomologists, and plant breeders on the major diseases of tropical perennial crops viz., avocado, coffee, coconut, hevea, mango, oil palm, papaya, citrus, and tea.
Symptomatology and Economic Importance: Jean-Luc Renard; Pathogens: Michel Dollet; Varietal Resistance: Hubert de Franqueville; Insect Vectors: Dominique Mariau; Diseases of tropical tree crops; Rational Chemical control and cultural techniques: Dominique Berry; Healthy plant material and Certification: Christian Verniere