Forest pathology
Encyclopedia
Forest pathology is the research of both biotic and abiotic maladies affecting the health of the forest
or tree
, primarily fungal pathogens and their insect vectors. It is a subfield of forestry
and plant pathology.
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
or tree
Tree
A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity is cited by some authors, varying from 3 m to...
, primarily fungal pathogens and their insect vectors. It is a subfield of forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
and plant pathology.
Publications
- Tainter, Frank H., and Fred A. Baker . Principles of Forest Pathology. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.
Journals
- European Journal of Forest Pathology (Eur J Forest Pathol), Springer, ISSN (printed) 0300-1237 ISSN (electronic) : 1573-8469, 1895-present, 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.054 (link)
- Forest Pathology (journal)Forest Pathology (journal)Forest Pathology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to forest pathology....