Horticulture

Lettuce: a genetic approach to improving post-harvest quality

18 August 2021

Lettuce: a genetic approach to improving post-harvest quality

Lettuce: a genetic approach to improving post-harvest quality

Soils Programme: Precision farming technologies to drive sustainable intensification in horticulture cropping systems

11 December 2019

Soils Programme: Precision farming technologies to drive sustainable intensification in horticulture cropping systems

Improving integrated pest management in strawberry

17 June 2020

Improving integrated pest management in strawberry

East Malling Rootstock Breeding Club (EMRC)

13 July 2021

East Malling Rootstock Breeding Club (EMRC)

NIAB EMR continues to breed and select improved rootstocks for apple and pear. Trials with our own selections as well as material from other breeding programmes are also ongoing. This project (2015-2020) encompasses the work covered in former project TF182 (breeding) and TF172a&b (trialling).

Evaluating the potential of plant growth regulators to limit plant growth on tree and hedging species

11 December 2019

Evaluating the potential of plant growth regulators to limit plant growth on tree and hedging species

Swede: non-destructive detection of brownheart

11 December 2019

Swede: non-destructive detection of brownheart

A study to review the scientific literature on the environmental risks of releasing non-native species of bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) for crop pollination

11 December 2019

A study to review the scientific literature on the environmental risks of releasing non-native species of bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) for crop pollination

Courgettes: Review of blossom end rot - causes and potential solutions

11 December 2019

Courgettes: Review of blossom end rot - causes and potential solutions

Containing the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD)

8 September 2022

Containing the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD)

Learn how scrupulous hygiene and housekeeping across the farm is very important to contain the spread of SWD

The role of environmental factors in the incidence of Pansy mottle syndrome (PaMS)

11 December 2019

The role of environmental factors in the incidence of Pansy mottle syndrome (PaMS)

Celery: Investigation of strategies to control capsid bugs in outdoor crops

11 December 2019

Celery: Investigation of strategies to control capsid bugs in outdoor crops

Brassicas, leafy salads, oilseed rape and legumes: Developing and evaluating management strategies to mitigate woodpigeon Columba palumbus damage to crops

11 December 2019

Brassicas, leafy salads, oilseed rape and legumes: Developing and evaluating management strategies to mitigate woodpigeon Columba palumbus damage to crops

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