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Protected Ornamentals
23 February 2023
These pages provide guidance on disease recognition and the basic biology for leaf spot diseases in pansy and viola.
23 May 2022
This factsheet describes the symptoms, sources and development of botrytis in pot and bedding plants. It details an integrated approach to control the disease in heated glasshouses based on good nursery hygiene, environmental control and appropriate fungicide use.
15 August 2022
Read descriptions of different diseases of hybrid pinks.
15 August 2022
This useful poster highlights the symptoms of key bacterial, fungal, oomycete and viral diseases of peas.
9 November 2021
This factsheet shows and describes symptoms of verticillium wilt on chrysanthemum.
9 June 2022
This factsheet reports on studies conducted at the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Aarslev where a novel buffering material has been developed that allows for the the growth regulation of protected ornamentals by reduced phosphorus nutrition.
15 August 2022
Read about the management of caterpillar pests on bedding and pot plants
23 May 2022
Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) remains one of the most damaging diseases of container-grown ornamentals grown in unheated greenhouses. This factsheet provides details of the disease and guidelines for achieving effective control.
30 January 2023
The quality and yield of horticultural crops depends on a consistent supply of water for irrigation. The factors to consider and the steps you should take to safeguard your water supply are set out in these pages.
17 February 2022
This factsheet describes the symptoms of downy mildew on cut flower lisianthus and the strategies to manage it.
30 January 2023
Reservoirs and tanks for storage can greatly improve the water resilience of your business.