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Narcissus resources
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial narcissus production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
PESTS OF NARCISSUS:
Identification and management of nematodes in field crops
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Management of large narcissus fly
Research project BOF 63 and 63a : Integrated control of bulb scale mite
Research project BOF 075 : Novel insecticide treatments to control large narcissus fly
DISEASES OF NARCISSUS:
Foliar diseases
Control of narcissus leaf scorch, smoulder and white mould
Research project BOF 072: Narcissus: Fungicides for smoulder and white mould
Basal rot, nematodes and dipping treatments
Hot-water Treatment of Daffodil Bulbs
Video page : Use of chlorine dioxide in bulb water treatment
Narcissus: Investigation into the effects of a range of potential biocides in hot water treatment
Research project BOF 060 : An on-line low-cost non-invasive sensor of basal rot in narcissus bulbs
Research project BOF 069 : Suppression of Fusarium basal rot using composts with biocontrol agents
Research project BOF 070a Chlorine dioxide – daffodils treated in hot water treatment
Research project BOF 071 : FAM 30 disinfectant as a cold dip treatment for Fusarium basal rot
Research project BOF 071a : FAM 30 disinfectant as a cold dip treatment for Fusarium basal rot
Research project BOF 074: In vitro screening of fungicides to control basal rot of narcissus
Research project CP 205 : WP16 Narcissus bulb treatments for Fusarium control
Research project FV/POBOF 452 : Fusarium - Investigation into the control of basal rots in crops
WEEDS OF NARCISSUS:
Chemical Weed control in narcissus crops
OTHER TOPICS ON NARCISSUS:
Establishing a resilient water supply
Protecting the water supply for your crops
Ornamental horticulture skills survey
Studentship CP 103 : The application of precision agronomy to UK production of Narcissus
Research project BOF 068 : A grower handbook for UK narcissus production
Research project BOF 076 : Understanding physiological disorders in Narcissus
Useful Links
Look up the RB209 principles of nutrient management
Look up the RB209 nutrient guidance for bulb crops
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