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Diseases
24 November 2022
Find information on the symptoms of biology of smoulder of narcissus
24 November 2022
Find information on the symptoms of biology of white mould in narcissus
2 December 2022
Find information on various foliar disorders and fungal diseases of narcissus
24 November 2022
Foliar sprays of fungicides are the cornerstone for management of the main diseases of narcissus. Read this guide to an integrated approach to managing disease.
30 June 2022
This factsheet provides knowledge on the biology of pre- and post-harvest fruit rots of outdoor cucurbits (courgette, pumpkin, marrow and squash) caused by various pathogens and provides guidelines on disease management options
23 May 2022
This factsheet describes the symptoms and life cycle of strawberry powdery mildew and how it becomes established and spreads through crops grown under protection. It also provides guidance on management strategies to minimise the risk of damaging epidemics developing.
7 June 2022
Free-living nematodes (FLN) are microscopic soil-borne organisms that can cause significant crop damage by feeding on plant roots, leading to reduced yields and quality. This factsheet offers recommendations to growers on how to manage FLN.
28 September 2021
Recent advances have been made in the knowledge and management of downy mildews, white blisters and species of Phytophthora.
25 May 2022
Simple wall chart identification guide of common diseases in Brassica crops. The poster is designed to supplement the Brassica Crop Walkers' guide and is a useful simple reference that can be accessed quickly by all staff.
15 July 2022
The Ornamentals Review summarises the research AHDB are funding on behalf of growers of ornamental crops. Features include: Pest, weed and disease control. Growing media and soils. Crop management: Nutrition, lighting, robotics, energy efficiency and production techniques
17 February 2022
This factsheet provides information concerning heuchera rust, its probable life cycle, typical plant symptoms and appropriate cultural and chemical control guidelines based on that known for other rust diseases.