Research

Practical findings from AHDB trials, plus summaries of academic research and scientific trials, compiled by Dr Ken Cockshull.

Science into Practice - European apple canker control

1 November 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Improving the control and management of European apple canker caused by Neonectria ditissima continues to be one of the principal research aims for the AHDB tree fruit sector.

Science into Practice - Plant growth regulators

2 October 2019

Science into Practice - Bacterial blotch in mushrooms

6 September 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science into Practice - Downy mildew and cut flowers

1 August 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science into Practice - Two-spotted spider mite on raspberry

8 July 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science into Practice - Aphid controls in strawberries

5 June 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science into Practice - Tomato and pepper virus

2 May 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science Into Practice - Disease testing for cucumbers

28 February 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science Into Practice - Better lettuce crop quality

30 January 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

FV 454: Improving quality and shelf life of Romaine and Iceberg lettuce using precision irrigation.

Science Into Practice - Better carbon dioxide uptake

9 January 2019 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science Into Practice - Diagnostic test for Fusarium

5 December 2018 , By AHDB Horticulture

FV POBOF 452: Fusarium -- Investigations into the control of basal rots in crops A new molecular diagnostic test has been developed that can detect Fusarium pathogens in infected plant and soil samples for the first time.

Science Into Practice - Cucurbit pollination

23 October 2018 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science Into Practice - Resistant predatory mites

3 October 2018 , By AHDB Horticulture

SF 153: Selection of strains of predatory mites that can survive applications of control products for spotted-wing drosophila.

Science Into Practice - Coriander yield decline

6 September 2018 , By AHDB Horticulture

Science Into Practice - Field storage for carrots

1 August 2018 , By AHDB Horticulture

Crop trials articles

UK crop robot targets herbicide application while maintaining yield

R&D news

Last RHS Plants for Bugs study identifies optimal planting densities to promote invertebrates

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