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Some Diseases of Tea and Tobacco in Nyasaland

Some Diseases of Tea and Tobacco in Nyasaland

Butler, E. J.

Paperback

AgricultureBotany & Horticulture

ISBN10: 1025991451
ISBN13: 9781025991450
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Some Diseases of Tea and Tobacco in Nyasaland is a specialized scientific study by E.J. Butler, focusing on the biological and environmental threats to two of the most significant commercial crops in early 20th-century East Africa. As a pioneering work in plant pathology, this text provides a detailed examination of the various fungal infections, blights, and physiological conditions that hampered the productivity of tea and tobacco plantations in the region now known as Malawi.

Drawing on rigorous field observations and scientific expertise, the author identifies specific causal agents and describes the progression of diseases within the local ecological context. The book addresses the practical concerns of planters and agriculturalists of the era, offering insights into symptoms and potential control measures. By documenting the intersection of tropical botany and industrial agriculture, this work serves as an essential historical record of the challenges faced in colonial crop management. Researchers interested in the history of science, agricultural development, and the evolution of phytopathology will find this volume a wealth of primary information regarding the botanical vulnerabilities of essential trade commodities.

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