Pests of Ornamental Plants

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Pests of rose. 3. Pests of China rose. 4. Pests of Jasmine (Chameli/Janti) (Jasminum spp.). 5. Pests of Chrysanthemum. 6. Pests of Nerium. 7. Pests of Marigold. 8. Pests of Night Jasmine (Parijatak). 9. Pests of Gerbera. 11. Pests of Dahlia. 12. Pests of Carnation. 13. Pests of China aster. 14. Pests of Orchids. 15. Pests of Bougainvillea. 16. Pests of Tuberose. 17. Pests of Cacti. 18. Pests of Cycads. 19. Pests of Fern. 20. Pest of Michelia. 21. Other pests of ornamental plants. 22. Mammalian pests. Species index.

Gardens play an important role in protecting and improving cultural heritage, life style and scientific knowledge. Floriculture business has attracted the attention of the world because of good returns and pleasure. Insects and other pests are enemies of flowers and gardens.

The book contains detail information about identification, life cycle, host plants, damage and control of pests found on ornamental plants like rose, china rose, jasmine, chrysanthemum, nerium, marigold, night jasmine, gerbera, gladiolus, dahlia, carnation, china aster, orchids, bougainvillea, tuberose, cacti, cycas, ferns, michelia and many others.

The book is very useful guide to protect pleasure and botanical gardens and floricultural plants.