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04 Mar 2011 | by HDC

The negative effects of agricultural intensification on farmland bird populations have been well documented.

Research matters ... nitrate in field-grown salads

25 Feb 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Food safety is of paramount importance. Consequently, in Europe, limits have been placed on the quantity of nitrate permitted in edible, leafy green vegetables.

Science into practice - Lettuce aphid under surveillance

25 Feb 2011 | by HDC

UK lettuce crops are infested commonly by four species of aphid. Of these, the currant-lettuce aphid, Nasonovia ribisnigri, is of greatest economic importance, being difficult to control, particularly on crops that are close to maturity.

Science into practice screening new varieties for susceptibility

18 Feb 2011 | by HDC

Basal rot (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. narcissi) is possibly the most difficult and costly disease that bulb growers encounter. It has been damaging crops for more than 100 years and remains a major concern.

Research matters ... Containers and Root Deformities

11 Feb 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

The roots of young container-grown trees are often found to have grown in circles or vertically downwards. These deformities affect the survival and growth of the trees when they are planted in the field.

Science into practice harvesting technologies

11 Feb 2011 | by HDC

With labour costs soaring, HDC study FV 368 has identified the potential for mechanisation to be developed to reduce reliance on hand labour in the vegetable industry.

Research Matters ... Hail nets for apples

04 Feb 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in many parts of the world. The increasing frequency of hailstorms has led many growers to consider installing nets to protect horticultural crops.

Science into practice - studentship helps everbearers keep their cool

04 Feb 2011 | by HDC

Thanks to advances in breeding giving improved quality, the UK soft fruit industry has increased production of everbearing strawberry varieties.

Research matters ... controlled hydrangea flowering

28 Jan 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Flowering plants of Hydrangea macrophylla make attractive pot plants but often take too long to grow to a marketable quality. In the experiments described below, rooted cuttings of 'Early Blue' and 'Schneeball' were grown for five weeks in a growth room (16-hour days, 24 degsC, high-pressure sodium...

Science into practice - treating soil before tree planting

28 Jan 2011 | by HDC

In 2009, the value of field-grown ornamental and amenity trees in England was around £19.8m. Several varieties are susceptible to the soil-borne fungal disease Verticillium wilt, notable examples being some species of Acer, Tilia, Fraxinus and Catalpa.