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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
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 - Better lettuce crop quality
FV 454: Improving quality and shelf life of Romaine and Iceberg lettuce using precision irrigation.
Science Into Practice - Diagnostic test for Fusarium
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 - Resistant predatory mites
SF 153: Selection of strains of predatory mites that can survive applications of control products for spotted-wing drosophila.
Research Matters
Click here to see an archive of 199 Research Matters articles by Dr Ken Cockshull.
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