PESTS OF TOMATO:
Glasshouse mealybug
Mealybugs on protected tomato crops
Research project PC 161: Protected tomatoes: integrated control of mealybugs
Mammal pests
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Rodent control on farms
Mites
Russet mites
Integrated pest management (IPM) of mites
Research project PC 163: Tomatoes: Control of spider mites with fungal pathogens
Research project PC 299: Cucumber and tomato - to evaluate new strategies for IPM of spider mite
Research project PC 225: Tomatoes: survey of hyper-necrotic spider mite damage in UK crops
Tomato leafminers
A robust IPM programme for organic tomatoes
Biology and control of Tuta absoluta in tomato
Distinguishing between Tuta absoluta and Liriomyza spp.
Research project PE 002: Development rate of Tuta absoluta under UK glasshouse conditions
Research project PE 028: Tuta absoluta - Investigating resistance to key insecticides and seeking alternative IPM compatible products
Research project PE 032: Addressing important knowledge gaps in the Tuta absoluta IPM programme
Research project PC 302a: Phase 2 of contingency plans for the control of Tuta absoluta and Nesidiocoris tenuis in organic tomato
Research project PC 302b: Phase 3 of contingency plans for the control of Tuta absoluta
Research project PC 302c: Optimising the Macrolophus-based Tuta absoluta IPM strategy: Phase 1 – Identification of species on UK nurseries
Research project PC 302d: Phase 4 of the development of a robust IPM programme for Tuta absoluta
Whitefly
Research project PC 293: Tomato: Impact of sulphur-based fungicides on parasitic wasps
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND BIOCONTROL
A robust IPM programme for organic tomatoes
An introduction to hyperparasitism
Boosting biocontrols within IPM programmes
Nesidiocoris tenuis biology and identification
SCEPTREplus: tomato
Video: Biopesticide application and the importance of water volumes
Video: Tackling key pests in UK horticulture
Video: Webinar - the status and integration of biofungicides in protected edible cropping
Research project PE 020: Macrolophus as a biocontrol agent - Optimising release and feeding strategies
Research project PC 240: Organic tomato - development and implementation of a robust pesticide-free IPM programme
Research project PC 251: AYR Tomato production: Phase 1 of the development and implementation of a robust IPM programme
Research project PC 251a: AYR tomato production: Phase 2 of the development and implementation of a robust IPM programme
DISEASES OF TOMATO:
Research project PE 005: Protected edible crops - biological control of plant diseases using insect pathogenic fungi with dual activity against plant pathogens
Research project PE 017: Nutrient management for disease control in tomato
Research project PE 023: Hormetic UVC Treatments for Control of Plant Diseases on Protected Edible Crops
Research project PC 294: Detection and elimination of solanaceous viroids in tomato seeds and seedlings
Research project PC 281: Protected tomato: Monitoring rhizoshere micro-organisms to improve understanding and management of root diseases
Research project PC 281a: Tomato: application of next generation diagnostics for improved detection and understanding of root diseases
Research project PC 281b: Tomato: Microorganisms in the irrigation water of hydroponic crops grown in closed systems
Bacterial canker
Bacterial Wilt and Canker of Tomato factsheet
Technical review: Bacterial Wilt and Canker of Tomato
Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea)
Grey mould of tomato
Research project PC 174: Development of biocontrol as a component of an integrated, sustainable strategy for the control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea)
Research project PC 301: Targeting of humidity control, through the use of stem temperature measurements, to reduce stem botrytis and save energy in tomato production
Pepino mosaic virus
Pepino mosaic virus of tomato – new results on strains, symptoms and persistence
Research project: PE 025 Development and deployment of genotype-specific LAMP assays for monitoring Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) in tomato
Research project PC 181: Protected tomato: sources, survival and disinfection of Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV)
Phoma stem rot
An unusual Phoma stem rot of tomato
Root diseases
Research project PE 029: Protected tomato - Evaluation of biological treatments, biocides and an improved diagnostic for control of root mat disease
Research project PC 149: Cucumber and tomato: investigation of the cause, epidemiology and control of root proliferation ('rootmat') in hydroponic crops
Research project PC 241: Protected hydroponic tomato - Investigating the potential for various novel non-chemical techniques for the suppression or control of root-mat disease
Research project PC 281: Protected tomato - Monitoring rhizoshere micro-organisms to improve understanding and management of root diseases
Research project PC 281a: Tomato - application of next generation diagnostics for improved detection and understanding of root diseases.
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)
Video: Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus - Update 1
Video: Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus - Update 2
Research project PE 033 & 033a: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - Survival of the virus and efficacy of disinfection approaches
Research project PE 034: Understanding disease development of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)
Research project PE 035: LAMP for detection of ToBRFV
Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV) and Tomato infectious chlorosis virus (TICV)
Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV) and Tomato infectious chlorosis virus (TICV) guide
Tomato leaf mould
Tomato leaf mould best practice guide
Research project PE 018: Efficacy of conventional fungicides, biofungicides and disinfectants for control of tomato leaf mould, Passalora fulva
Research project PE 030: An investigation of the current status of tomato leaf mould on UK nurseries - occurrence, disease management and potential for improved control
Tomato spotted wilt virus
Tomato spotted wilt virus in protected edible crops
OTHER TOPICS ON TOMATO:
Energy management and environmental control
Air movement in glasshouses - a grower guide
GrowSave project - energy management in protected horticulture
CO2 best practice guide for protected crops
Video: Techniques for Improving Air Movement
Video: Is the air movement in your glasshouse effective
Video: What can air movement do for your crops?
Video: Webinar - taking steps towards net zero
Research project PE 013: Refrigeration-based dehumidification - energy performance and cropping effect on commercial nurseries
Research project PE 013a: Refrigeration-based dehumidification: energy performance and cropping effect on commercial nurseries. 2nd year trials
Research project PE 003: CO2 enrichment in the future - a technical and economic analysis of alternative CO2 sources
Research project PE 021: Targeted CO2 enrichment management for modern varieties in long season tomato crop production in the UK
Research project PE 021a: Optimised CO2 enrichment management for long-season tomato production in a UK tomato crop
Research project PC 110: The influence of CO2 concentration and plant density on tomato yield and fruit quality
Research project PC 162: A computational fluid dynamic (CFD) study of flow patterns, temperature distributions and CO2 dispersal in a tomato glasshouse
Research project PC 287: An investigation into the effects of fluegas quality on the performance of greenhouse crops
Research project PC 049: Optimal control of greenhouse climate
Research project PC 228: Tomatoes: an investigation into apparent yield improvements associated with the installation of a micro-gas-turbine CHP facility
Research project PC 004: Energy saving: the use of thermal screens in glasshouses
Research project PC 198/198a: The use of thermal screens for energy saving and greenhouse climate management in protected edible crop production – performance optimisation
Research project PC 256: An initial investigation into the potential for using sealed greenhouse technologies in the UK
Research project PC 278 and PC 278a: The development and commercial demonstration of ducted air systems for glasshouse environmental control.
Crop and fruit development
Research project PC 064: Tomatoes: Optimum planting stage and plant density for the V-system
Research project PC 065: Regulation of tomato fruit size by plant density and truss thinning
Research project PC 126: Cherry Tomatoes: an examination of the causes of truss branching and fruit splitting
Food safety
How to keep fresh produce safe to eat
Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Managing risk in the production of UK fresh produce
Video: Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce
Vidoe: Microbials - Keeping it clean
Irrigation and nutrient management
Establishing a resilient water supply
Introduction to fertigation
Protecting the water supply for your crops
Slow sand filtration
Research project PC 281: Monitoring rhizosphere micro-organisms to improve management of root diseases
Research project PC 281a: Tomato - applied diagnostics for detection and understanding of root diseases
Research project PC 281b: Tomato - Microorganisms in the irrigation water of hydroponic crops grown in closed systems
Research project PE 009: TOMato COMpositional studies to identify and quantify bioactive nutrient associated with tomato fruit quality (TOMCOM)
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
Research project PC 257: Lean manufacturing - applying the principles to harvesting tomatoes
Pollination
Tomato: An investigation into poor pollination performance by the native bumblebee, Bombus terrestris audax
Research project PE 026: A study to review the scientific literature on the environmental risks of releasing non-native species of bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) for crop pollination
Research project PE 031: an investigation into poor pollination performance by the native bumblebee, Bombus terrestris audax
Research project PE 031a: Phase 2 of an investigation into poor pollination performance by the native bumblebee, Bombus terrestris audax
Research project PE 031b: Phase 3 of an investigation into poor pollination performance by the native bumblebee, Bombus terrestris audax
