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

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Crop trials articles

PanAmerican Seeds Coleus trials show effect of shade on colour

PanAmerican Seeds Coleus trials show effect of shade on colour

18 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Bedding grower WD Smith to trial 560 pansy and viola varieties

Bedding grower WD Smith to trial 560 pansy and viola varieties

21 January 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
UK crop robot targets herbicide application while maintaining yield

UK crop robot targets herbicide application while maintaining yield

3 October 2019 , By Gavin McEwan
Pollution-mitigating "green lamp posts" installed in London

Pollution-mitigating "green lamp posts" installed in London

3 July 2019 , By Sarah Cosgrove
Public's favourites from WD Smith's pansy and viola trials revealed

Public's favourites from WD Smith's pansy and viola trials revealed

26 March 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Seabrook revives RHS Hyde Hall Floral Fantasia bedding breeding showcase

Seabrook revives RHS Hyde Hall Floral Fantasia bedding breeding showcase

18 March 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Thompson & Morgan RHS Hyde Hall trials end

Thompson & Morgan RHS Hyde Hall trials end

3 December 2018 , By Matthew Appleby
Tagetes Alumia Vanilla Cream and Bali Yellow win Fleuroselect marigold trials

Tagetes Alumia Vanilla Cream and Bali Yellow win Fleuroselect marigold trials

3 December 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

R&D news

Study finds ‘enormous’ untapped growing potential in UK’s green urban spaces

Study finds ‘enormous’ untapped growing potential in UK’s green urban spaces

18 March 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Provender first UK nursery to stock Biotecture living wall system

Provender first UK nursery to stock Biotecture living wall system

6 March 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Institute of Groundsmanship to become Grounds Management Association in bid to diversify industry

Institute of Groundsmanship to become Grounds Management Association in bid to diversify industry

5 March 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Eden Research to allocate £10m in funding to develop biopesticide range

Eden Research to allocate £10m in funding to develop biopesticide range

3 March 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Selective solar cells can make net-zero energy glasshouses viable, say researchers

Selective solar cells can make net-zero energy glasshouses viable, say researchers

28 February 2020 , By Gavin McEwan
Plant pot plastic 'degrades faster than orange peel'

Plant pot plastic 'degrades faster than orange peel'

26 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
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