This manual is concerned with the pests, diseases and other problems affecting the cultivation of cassava, especially in the Americas, and contains a section (pp. 51-79) dealing with insects and mites that attack the crop. The damage caused, and in some cases the pest itself, is illustrated by colour photographs, and notes are given on the injuries produced and in some cases on control.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:A section on nutrient deficiencies and toxicities is included.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:Diseases and pests that attack cassava, as well as symptoms induced by nutritional deficiencies and damage resulting from the misuse of herbicides are described and illustrated. Recommendations for control are given.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:This book describes the important pests and diseases, nutritional deficiencies and toxicities and damage caused by herbicides in cassava. Each disorder is illustrated and keys are provided for the identification of pests and diseases.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:This useful book contains descriptions of symptoms of important diseases and pest infestations, and those due to nutrient deficiencies and toxicities and to herbicide damage. Each is described in simple language and illustrated, for the most part, with good colour plates. The book should prove a useful tool for field workers in all disciplines connected with cassava production throughout the tropical world, and, in addition, has the added advantage of being a field book which will actually fit into one's pocket.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:This manual is concerned with the pests, diseases and other problems affecting the cultivation of cassava, especially in the Americas, and contains a section (pp. 51-79) dealing with insects and mites that attack the crop. The damage caused, and in some cases the pest itself, is illustrated by colour photographs, and notes are given on the injuries produced and in some cases on control.