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Horticulture
27 September 2021
A summary report of useful information gathered for UK mushroom growers from two conferences in 2011
7 September 2020
The MushTV project investigated the growth in a Bulk Phase 3 system, distribution in the compost during tunnel emptying and transportation and how infected particles are distributed and detected during the bulk handling and growing operations. This factsheet is a summary of the outcomes.
7 September 2020
This factsheet examines the use of chemical disinfectants in mushroom production to prevent the spread of mushroom diseases.
11 February 2021
Find out about the three main fungal diseases that have a severe effect on mushroom crops
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13 October 2021
This factsheet has been produced to brief mushroom growers and production managers on the respiratory risks involved and how to limit and control dust and bioaerosols exposure.
11 February 2021
Brown Cap Mushroom Disease is associated with what we now know as ’Agaricus bisporus Virus 16 (AbV16)’ or ’Brown Cap Mushroom Virus (BCMV)’. This factsheet summarises the biology, causes and control of this disease.
27 September 2021
This factsheet summarises information available on the management of dry bubble disease of mushrooms (Verticillium fungicola).
23 June 2022
This factsheet collates the results of several projects to provide information on optimising the spawn-running of pasteurised compost in mushroom cultivation. It describes how the rate of spawn-running can be measured and which factors are important in controlling it.
27 September 2022
Leaf spot diseases are becoming an increasing constraint to the production of baby- and mid-leaf spinach crops. This factsheet describes common leaf spot diseases of spinach crops in the UK and summarises currently available information on disease biology and management options.
11 February 2021
These provide information on the symptoms, detected and management of Mushroom Virus X
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10 November 2022
If possible, it is better to prevent leaf scorch from occurring in Primula as it cannot be reversed. Use the best practice approach outlined below to help you avoid it.
25 August 2022
These pages provide information on how to identify and detect bacterial blotch on your mushroom crop