Carrot & parsnip resources
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial carrot and parsnip production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
PESTS OF CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:
Pest insects in carrot and Apiaceous crops
Research project FV 389: Combining biopesticides and other treatments to increase pest control
Carrot fly
Research project FV 414: Optimising carrot fly control using pyrethroids and Coragen
Willow carrot aphid
Willow-carrot aphid migration forecast tool
Research project FV 445: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly
Nematodes
Free-living nematodes associated with carrots and parsnips
Research project FV 447: Carrots & Parsnips - Developing a strategy to control Free Living Nematodes
DISEASES OF CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:
Common pests and diseases of carrots and parsnips
Sclerotinia
Control of Sclerotinia disease on carrots
Cavity spot
Research project FV 05: Carrots: the biology and control of cavity spot
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 448: Carrot: An early warning system for risk of cavity spot in crops
Crown rot
Research project FV 374: Carrot - Investigating the Cause of Crown Rot in Organic Crops
Viruses
A literature review of novel strategies to manage viruses in UK crops
Research project FV 382: Carrot: Symptomatic survey of virus complexes
OTHER TOPICS ON CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:
Energy
Nutrient management
Interpretation of leaf nutrient analysis: carrots & parsnips
Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field vegetables
Plant enhancers
Storage
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
Varieties
Parsnip: New variety evaluation
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