Horticulture

Aerial oomycetes: A review of management and control options available for the UK horticulture industry

11 December 2019

Aerial oomycetes: A review of management and control options available for the UK horticulture industry
Identification of inoculum sources for the newly emerged Peronospora causing downy mildew on aquilegia

10 May 2021

Identification of inoculum sources for the newly emerged Peronospora causing downy mildew on aquilegia

Aquilegia downy mildew is caused by a species of Peronospora which is currently unnamed. The first occurrence of the disease appears to be on a nursery in 2011, with more widespread reports in gardens during 2013.

Mushrooms: Inhibiting fungicide degradation in casing, and evaluating fungicides, biopesticides and diseased area covering methods for fungal disease control

11 December 2019

Mushrooms: Inhibiting fungicide degradation in casing, and evaluating fungicides, biopesticides and diseased area covering methods for fungal disease control
Application of post-harvest treatments to extend storability of pedunculate acorns (Quercus robur) without loss of viability or germinability.

10 May 2021

Application of post-harvest treatments to extend storability of pedunculate acorns (Quercus robur) without loss of viability or germinability.

Pedunculate oak acorns are difficult to store for longer than several months without significant crop losses due to desiccation, fermentation, fungal infection and premature germination

The molecular basis of pathogenicity of Neonectria ditissima

11 December 2019

The molecular basis of pathogenicity of Neonectria ditissima
Enhancing control of the soft- and stone-fruit pest Drosophila suzukii (Spotted Wing Drosophila) by exploiting its activity patterns in the field (Studentship)

11 December 2019

Enhancing control of the soft- and stone-fruit pest Drosophila suzukii (Spotted Wing Drosophila) by exploiting its activity patterns in the field (Studentship)
Sensor-based pre-symptomatic detection of pests and pathogens for precision scheduling of crop protection products

11 December 2019

Sensor-based pre-symptomatic detection of pests and pathogens for precision scheduling of crop protection products
Optimising the use of biocontrol agents to improve the control of Botrytis cinerea in key vegetable and fruit crops (Studentship)

2 June 2020

Optimising the use of biocontrol agents to improve the control of Botrytis cinerea in key vegetable and fruit crops (Studentship)
Increasing crop yield and resource use efficiency via root-zone CO2 enrichment

4 May 2022

Increasing crop yield and resource use efficiency via root-zone CO2 enrichment

Increasing crop yield and resource use efficiency via root-zone CO2 enrichment

Identification of factors which influence infection and control of the newly emerged Peronospora causing downy mildew on aquilegia

10 May 2021

Identification of factors which influence infection and control of the newly emerged Peronospora causing downy mildew on aquilegia

Aquilegia downy mildew is caused by a species of Peronospora which is currently unnamed.

The resilience of potato and horticulture businesses to changes in abstraction licencing

11 December 2019

The resilience of potato and horticulture businesses to changes in abstraction licencing
Blackcurrants: refining herbicide screen for use in recently planted cuttings

11 December 2019

Blackcurrants: refining herbicide screen for use in recently planted cuttings

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