Carrot, parsnip and red beet resources

PESTS OF CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:

Pest insects in carrot and Apiaceous crops

Research project FV 389: Combining biopesticides and other treatments to increase pest control


Carrot fly

Research project FV 414: Optimising carrot fly control using pyrethroids and Coragen

Research project FV 445: Carrots: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly


Leatherjackets

Risk factors and management of leatherjackets in field crops


Mammal pests

Rodent control on farms

Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture


Moths

Identification and management of swift moths in field crops


Nematodes

Free-living nematodes associated with carrots and parsnips

Free-living nematodes and their impact on the yield and quality of field crops

Identification and management of nematodes in field crops

Research project FV 232: Carrots and parsnips: review and investigation of factors influencing crop damage by plant-parasitic nematodes

Research project FV 447: Carrots & Parsnips - Developing a strategy to control Free Living Nematodes


Slugs

Integrated slug control


Tarnished plant bug

Biology and identification of the tarnished plant bug in field crops


Willow carrot aphid

Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid

Willow-carrot aphid migration forecast tool

Research project FV 445: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly


Wireworms

Identification and management of wireworms in field crops




DISEASES OF CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:

Common pests and diseases of carrots and parsnips

Sclerotinia

Control of Sclerotinia disease on carrots


Cavity spot

Cavity spot of carrot

Research project CP 046: Carrot cavity spot: the effects of non-carrot crops on levels of relevant Pythium spp in the soil

Research project FV 05: Carrots: the biology and control of cavity spot

Research project FV 353: Carrot cavity spot (i) using quantitative PCR to predict disease in strawed crops; (ii) controlling moisture for optimum disease management

Research project FV 373: Carrots: BCGA Incidence of cavity spot in Commercial Crops

Research project FV 373a: BCGA lead investigation into incidence of cavity spot in commercial crops

Research project FV 391: Carrots: improving the management and control of cavity spot

Research project FV 391a: Carrots: Development of artificial inoculation techniques for cavity spot caused by Pythium violae

Research project FV 391b: Carrots - Further development of artificial inoculation techniques for cavity spot caused by Pythium violae

Research project FV 405: Control of carrot cavity spot through the use of pre-crop green manures/biofumigation

Research project FV 432: Carrots - Understanding the ecology and epidemiology of Pythium violae to enable disease management

Research project FV 448: Carrot: An early warning system for risk of cavity spot in crops

Research project FV 448a: Development of an early warning test indicating the risk of Cavity spot in Carrot. Phase 2: Validation


Crown rot

Research project FV 374: Carrot - Investigating the Cause of Crown Rot in Organic Crops


Viruses

Virus diseases of carrots

A literature review of novel strategies to manage viruses in UK crops

Research project FV 382: Carrot: Symptomatic survey of virus complexes

Research project FV 382a: Internal browning of carrot - investigating a link with the viral diseases Parsnip Yellow Fleck Virus (PYFV) and Carrot Motley Dwarf (CMD) disease

Research project FV 382b: The Epidemiology of Carrot yellow leaf virus (CYLV) - the development of a decision support system for the management of carrot viruses in the UK

Research project FV 460: Investigating the timing of transmission of carrot viruses to improve management strategies

Research project FV 461 : A literature review of novel strategies to manage viruses in UK crops




OTHER TOPICS ON CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:

Strategic Centres for Field Vegetable Crops

The strategic centres delivered variety evaluation trials for brassicas, carrots, onions and vining peas. These trials provide independent performance evaluation of yield quality, shelf-life and storage potential of the four crops and provided the go to place for grower’s selection of varieties.
Additional grower-led demonstration trials for these four crops were also carried out to tackle priority practical grower questions. Crop association R&D representatives provided the steering on the topics addressed and their design.

Strategic Centre for Field Vegetables - Carrots

Research project FV 462: Horticulture Strategic Centres for Field Vegetables


Energy

Research project FV 383: Energy efficiency case studies for field vegetables enterprises a review of current practices


Food safety

How to keep fresh produce safe to eat

Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Managing risk in the production of fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean


Labour and skills

Edible horticulture skills survey

Video: Webinar - Operating in a reduced labour market

Video: Webinar - Using LEAN techniques to improve labour efficiency in horticulture

Video: Webinar - Using your time effectively


Nutrient management

Green manures – effects on soil nutrient management and soil physical and biological properties

Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

Green manures – species selection

Interpretation of leaf nutrient analysis: carrots & parsnips

Introduction to fertigation

RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs

Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field vegetables


Plant enhancers

Research project FV 394: Vegetable crops: Development of a screening programme for plant growth enhancement products

Research project FV 394a: Vegetable crops - Development of a screening programme for plant growth enhancement products


Seed

Vegetable seed quality, storage and handling

Seed rate demonstration trials


Soils

How to count earthworms

Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter

Short-term green manures for intensively cultivated horticultural soil

Video: How to conduct a quick assessment of your soils

Video: How to do a soil health assessment

Video: GREATsoils - the worm count test

Video: Webinar - Soil health for horticulture

Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments


Storage

Insulation materials for carrot field storage

Research project FV 398: Over-winter carrot storage - a review of future opportunities

Research project FV 398a: Carrots: Identifying novel field storage techniques

Research project FV 398b: Carrots: Practical evaluation of field storage alternatives


Varieties

Research project FV 336: Parsnip: New Variety evaluation

Research project FV 336a: Parsnip: New variety evaluation

Research project FV 462: Horticulture Strategic Centres for Field Vegetables

Carrot variety breakage trials


Water

Establishing a resilient water supply

Protecting the water supply for your crops


Weeds

Control of volunteer potatoes in vegetable crops


RED BEET PROJECTS

Research report FV 059: Beetroot: causes and treatment of storage diseases 1991

Research report FV 059a: Evaluation of pre and post harvest fungicide treatments for the control of storage diseases of red beet 1996

Research report FV 109: Red beet: evaluation of hybrid varieties 1992

Research report FV 109: Red beet: evaluation of hybrid varieties 1993

Research report FV 161: Examination of nitrate levels in red beet 1993

Research report FV 226: Red Beet: investigation into the cause and distribution of root malformation disorder (RMD) 2001

Research report FV 226a: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) on red beet 2003

Research report FV 226a: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) on red beet 2004

Research report FV 226b: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) on red beet 2004

Research report FV 226c: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) 2005

Research report FV 226d: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) 2006

Research report FV 300: Red Beet: Studies to confirm a link between infection by downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. betae) and root malformation disorder (RMD) 2007



Useful links

Carrot & parsnip Crop Walkers' Guide

Carrot and Parsnip - Intervention study to assess the effect of consumption on biomarkers of human health

Read the 2019 Field Vegetable Review

Management of farmland birds on vegetable farms

Weed control in ornamentals, fruit and vegetable crops - maintaining capability to devise suitable weed control strategies

Using flowering seed mixes to improve farmland biodiversity

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