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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
24 November 2022
Find information on the biology and symptoms of leaf scorch in narcissus.
8 June 2021
Learn which pest insects affect carrots and Apiaceous crops and find out how to manage them.
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.
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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.
28 September 2021
Recent advances have been made in the knowledge and management of downy mildews, white blisters and species of Phytophthora.
21 June 2022
This factsheet provides guidelines on symptom recognition, and information on the biology and management of leaf and bud nematodes in hardy nursery stock.
23 May 2022
In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of fruit, vines and hops
30 May 2022
In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.
13 June 2022
The first ever fresh produce good hygiene practice guide has been launched to support producers of watercress grown in flowing water, with practical advice on how to comply with food hygiene legislation and related requirements.
17 February 2022
This factsheet provides information concerning heuchera rust, its probable life cycle, typical plant symptoms and appropriate cultural and chemical control guidelines based on that known for other rust diseases.
25 November 2021
This information sheet provides growers with the results of sunflower (Helianthus annuus cultivars) evaluation trials which took place at the Cut Flower Centre, as well as information on propagation, production, pest and disease control and post-harvest care including vase life.