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Protected Edibles
6 February 2023
This factsheet provides information on optimising mushroom casing using peat and its alternatives. It describes steps that may be taken by growers during preparation and watering of casing to improve mushroom yields and quality, and minimise problems such as bacterial blotch.
27 September 2021
A summary report of useful information gathered for UK mushroom growers from two conferences in 2011
7 September 2020
The MushTV project investigated the growth in a Bulk Phase 3 system, distribution in the compost during tunnel emptying and transportation and how infected particles are distributed and detected during the bulk handling and growing operations. This factsheet is a summary of the outcomes.
7 September 2020
This factsheet examines the use of chemical disinfectants in mushroom production to prevent the spread of mushroom diseases.
11 February 2021
Find out about the three main fungal diseases that have a severe effect on mushroom crops
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13 October 2021
This factsheet has been produced to brief mushroom growers and production managers on the respiratory risks involved and how to limit and control dust and bioaerosols exposure.
27 September 2021
This factsheet summarises information available on the management of dry bubble disease of mushrooms (Verticillium fungicola).
23 June 2022
This factsheet collates the results of several projects to provide information on optimising the spawn-running of pasteurised compost in mushroom cultivation. It describes how the rate of spawn-running can be measured and which factors are important in controlling it.
27 September 2022
Leaf spot diseases are becoming an increasing constraint to the production of baby- and mid-leaf spinach crops. This factsheet describes common leaf spot diseases of spinach crops in the UK and summarises currently available information on disease biology and management options.
8 June 2022
This factsheet describes the main leafhopper species damaging protected herbs, identifies a potential new leafhopper egg parasitoid and provides guidance on the control of whitefly with the parasitoid Encarsia formosa. The efficacy of currently available IPM-compatible pesticides against both whiteflies and leafhoppers on protected herbs is discussed.
2 December 2022
Read this series of factsheets to learn about the light spectrum and how it can be used to manipulate protected crops for your benefit.
27 July 2022
The first confirmed case of potato spinder tuber viroid (PSTVd) in a UK tomato crop occurred in 2003. Outbreaks have also occurred in Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand. This factsheet summarises information on the biology and control of this potentially serious disease.