Carrot, parsnip and red beet resources

Pest insects in carrot and Apiaceous crops

Research project FV 389: Combining biopesticides and other treatments to increase pest control

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Research project FV 414: Optimising carrot fly control using pyrethroids and Coragen

Research project FV 445: Carrots: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly

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Risk factors and management of leatherjackets in field crops

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Rodent control on farms

Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture

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Identification and management of swift moths in field crops

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Free-living nematodes associated with carrots and parsnips

Free-living nematodes and their impact on the yield and quality of field crops

Identification and management of nematodes in field crops

Research project FV 232: Carrots and parsnips: review and investigation of factors influencing crop damage by plant-parasitic nematodes

Research project FV 447: Carrots & Parsnips - Developing a strategy to control Free Living Nematodes

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Integrated slug control

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Biology and identification of the tarnished plant bug in field crops

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Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid

Willow-carrot aphid migration forecast tool

Research project FV 445: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly

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Identification and management of wireworms in field crops

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Common pests and diseases of carrots and parsnips

Control of Sclerotinia disease on carrots

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Cavity spot of carrot

Research project CP 046: Carrot cavity spot: the effects of non-carrot crops on levels of relevant Pythium spp in the soil

Research project FV 05: Carrots: the biology and control of cavity spot

Research project FV 353: Carrot cavity spot (i) using quantitative PCR to predict disease in strawed crops; (ii) controlling moisture for optimum disease management

Research project FV 373: Carrots: BCGA Incidence of cavity spot in Commercial Crops

Research project FV 373a: BCGA lead investigation into incidence of cavity spot in commercial crops

Research project FV 391: Carrots: improving the management and control of cavity spot

Research project FV 391a: Carrots: Development of artificial inoculation techniques for cavity spot caused by Pythium violae

Research project FV 391b: Carrots - Further development of artificial inoculation techniques for cavity spot caused by Pythium violae

Research project FV 405: Control of carrot cavity spot through the use of pre-crop green manures/biofumigation

Research project FV 432: Carrots - Understanding the ecology and epidemiology of Pythium violae to enable disease management

Research project FV 448: Carrot: An early warning system for risk of cavity spot in crops

Research project FV 448a: Development of an early warning test indicating the risk of Cavity spot in Carrot. Phase 2: Validation

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Research project FV 374: Carrot - Investigating the Cause of Crown Rot in Organic Crops

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Virus diseases of carrots

A literature review of novel strategies to manage viruses in UK crops

Research project FV 460: Investigating the timing of transmission of carrot viruses to improve management strategies

Research project FV 382: Carrot: Symptomatic survey of virus complexes

Research project FV 382a: Internal browning of carrot - investigating a link with the viral diseases Parsnip Yellow Fleck Virus (PYFV) and Carrot Motley Dwarf (CMD) disease

Research project FV 382b: The Epidemiology of Carrot yellow leaf virus (CYLV) - the development of a decision support system for the management of carrot viruses in the UK

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Research project FV 383: Energy efficiency case studies for field vegetables enterprises a review of current practices

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How to keep fresh produce safe to eat

Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Managing risk in the production of fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean

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Edible horticulture skills survey

Video: Webinar - Operating in a reduced labour market

Video: Webinar - Using LEAN techniques to improve labour efficiency in horticulture

Video: Webinar - Using your time effectively

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Green manures – effects on soil nutrient management and soil physical and biological properties

Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

Green manures – species selection

Interpretation of leaf nutrient analysis: carrots & parsnips

Introduction to fertigation

RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs

Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field vegetables

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Research project FV 394: Vegetable crops: Development of a screening programme for plant growth enhancement products

Research project FV 394a: Vegetable crops - Development of a screening programme for plant growth enhancement products

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Vegetable seed quality, storage and handling

Seed rate demonstration trials

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How to count earthworms

Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter

Short-term green manures for intensively cultivated horticultural soil

Video: How to conduct a quick assessment of your soils

Video: How to do a soil health assessment

Video: GREATsoils - the worm count test

Video: Webinar - Soil health for horticulture

Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments

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Insulation materials for carrot field storage

Research project FV 398: Over-winter carrot storage - a review of future opportunities

Research project FV 398a: Carrots: Identifying novel field storage techniques

Research project FV 398b: Carrots: Practical evaluation of field storage alternatives

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Research project FV 336: Parsnip: New Variety evaluation

Research project FV 336a: Parsnip: New variety evaluation

Carrot variety breakage trials

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Establishing a resilient water supply

Protecting the water supply for your crops

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Control of volunteer potatoes in vegetable crops

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Research report FV 059: Beetroot: causes and treatment of storage diseases 1991

Research report FV 059a: Evaluation of pre and post harvest fungicide treatments for the control of storage diseases of red beet 1996

Research report FV 109: Red beet: evaluation of hybrid varieties 1992

Research report FV 109: Red beet: evaluation of hybrid varieties 1993

Research report FV 161: Examination of nitrate levels in red beet 1993

Research report FV 226: Red Beet: investigation into the cause and distribution of root malformation disorder (RMD) 2001

Research report FV 226a: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) on red beet 2003

Research report FV 226a: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) on red beet 2004

Research report FV 226b: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) on red beet 2004

Research report FV 226c: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) 2005

Research report FV 226d: Red beet: further elucidation of the cause epidemiology and control of root malformation disorder (RMD) 2006

Research report FV 300: Red Beet: Studies to confirm a link between infection by downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. betae) and root malformation disorder (RMD) 2007

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Carrot & parsnip Crop Walkers' Guide

Carrot and Parsnip - Intervention study to assess the effect of consumption on biomarkers of human health

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Management of farmland birds on vegetable farms

Weed control in ornamentals, fruit and vegetable crops - maintaining capability to devise suitable weed control strategies

Using flowering seed mixes to improve farmland biodiversity