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Herbs resources (protected and outdoor)
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial protected and outdoor herb production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
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Read about the crop protection trials carried out in the SCEPTREplus programme
See the index of protected herbs projects from before 2008
See the index of field vegetable research projects from before 2008
See the index of cross panel research projects from before 2008
PESTS OF HERBS:
Glasshouse whitefly and leafhoppers in protected herbs: options for control within IPM programmes
Identification and management of nematodes in field crops
Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Research project PE 006: Protected herbs: improved biological control of aphids
Research project PE 006a: Protected herbs: improved biological control of aphids
DISEASES OF HERBS:
Research project CP 205 : WP6 Optimising bioprotectants for herbs IPM
Bacterial blight
Research project FV 403: The potential of the coriander bacterial blight pathogen to infect parsley
Damping off
Research project FV 464b: Seed treatments for damping off disease control in spinach and herbs
Downy mildew
Research project CP 157: A review of management and control options available for aerial oomycetes
Research project CP 184: Aerial Oomycetes Cultural Control Review
Research project CP 184: Downy Mildew & Late Blight Control
Itersonilia
Oedema
Research project FV 247: The causes and prevention of oedema (lesions) in herbs
Rust and powdery mildew
Research project FV 114: Culinary herbs: control of rust and powdery mildew
Phytophthora
Research project FV 006: Control of crown rot in parsley
Crop protection - weeds
OTHER TOPICS ON HERBS:
Food safety
How to keep fresh produce safe to eat
Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean
Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce
Flavour, shelf life and quality
Research project FV 331: Understanding coriander bolting: learning from grower experience
Labour and skills
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
Nutrient management
Research project FV 359: Nutrient requirements for field grown herbs
Seed
Vegetable seed quality, storage and handling
Soil
Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter
Video: How to conduct a quick assessment of your soils
Video: Webinar - Soil health for horticulture
Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments
Water
Establishing a resilient water supply
Protecting the water supply for your crops
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