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21 Jan 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

It used to be thought that day and night temperatures had separate effects on the growth and development of tomatoes and that they should therefore be controlled independently and within narrow ranges.

Science into practice predator shows appetite for raspberry mite

21 Jan 2011 | by HDC

The insecticide Dynamec (abamectin) and the predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni both showed potential as control measures for raspberry leaf and bud mite during trials in HDC project SF 81.

Research matters ... lighting bedding plants

14 Jan 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

The growth and flowering of bedding plants can be improved through photosynthetic lighting to supplement daylight during production.

Science into practice - onions on trial

14 Jan 2011 | by HDC

The aim of HDC project FV 348 was to provide an independent assessment by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany of the yield, quality and storage potential of new onion varieties propagated from both seed and sets during 2009 and stored over the winter until May.

Research matters ... improved rooting solutions

17 Dec 2010 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Rooting hormones are usually applied to stem cuttings by dipping their bases into a liquid containing the hormone or into a powder to which the hormone has been added.

Science into practice investigating the control of cavity spot

17 Dec 2010 | by HDC

The HDC PhD studentship scheme aims to deliver high-quality research and support the development of high-calibre, practical-minded individuals for the benefit of the horticultural industry in the commercial and academic arenas.

Research matters ... Dormancy in potato minitubers

10 Dec 2010 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Disease-free seed potato tubers are now usually produced from small minitubers collected from micropropagated potato plantlets.

Science into practice management of Trichoderma compost mould

10 Dec 2010 | by HDC

Aggressive forms of Trichoderma compost mould (Trichoderma aggressivum) can cause yield losses (in excess of 50 per cent) by causing bare areas and cap spotting.

Research matters ... extend the life of carnations

03 Dec 2010 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Pot-grown carnations are very popular in Japan but are not yet as popular in the UK. One reason may be that their display life in the home is not especially long.

Science into practice - what does the future hold for slug control?

03 Dec 2010 | by HDC

Slugs are a source of persistent economic damage to horticultural crops. They cause direct damage to crops such as Brussels sprouts and lettuce by grazing the wrapper leaves and lower petioles.