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Horticulture
30 June 2022
This factsheet provides knowledge on the biology of pre- and post-harvest fruit rots of outdoor cucurbits (courgette, pumpkin, marrow and squash) caused by various pathogens and provides guidelines on disease management options
2 December 2022
Find information on various foliar disorders and fungal diseases of narcissus
24 November 2022
Find information on the symptoms of biology of smoulder of narcissus
24 November 2022
Find information on the biology and symptoms of leaf scorch in narcissus.
24 November 2022
Foliar sprays of fungicides are the cornerstone for management of the main diseases of narcissus. Read this guide to an integrated approach to managing disease.
8 June 2021
Learn which pest insects affect carrots and Apiaceous crops and find out how to manage them.
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7 October 2022
This factsheet provides information on two weevils which were identified as potential threats to the nursery stock industry, providing information on identification and control.
23 May 2018
Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) remains the number one pest of container-grown hardy nursery stock. This factsheet provides information on the biology and damage caused by vine weevil adults and larvae and explains the various strategies that can be adopted to control the pest.
23 May 2022
This factsheet describes the symptoms and life cycle of strawberry powdery mildew and how it becomes established and spreads through crops grown under protection. It also provides guidance on management strategies to minimise the risk of damaging epidemics developing.
23 September 2021
This factsheet offers best practice guidance on how to manage and control spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in soft and stone fruit crops.
7 June 2022
Free-living nematodes (FLN) are microscopic soil-borne organisms that can cause significant crop damage by feeding on plant roots, leading to reduced yields and quality. This factsheet offers recommendations to growers on how to manage FLN.
28 September 2021
Recent advances have been made in the knowledge and management of downy mildews, white blisters and species of Phytophthora.