Relatively few types of sprays are applied to directly improve the storage quality of apples. Notable exceptions include the use of calcium and phosphorus sprays that are described elsewhere in this part of the Guide. Most sprays are applied to protect …
The mineral nutrition of apple trees has a major influence on their growth and cropping and on the storage behaviour of the fruit. Fertiliser and irrigation practice in orchards is likely to have a major influence on the uptake of minerals and water by …
Pulses - the dried, edible seeds of plants from the legume (Fabaceae) family - represent excellent sources of protein, fibre and minerals. They are widely used both as food ingredients and as animal feed. Many UK farmers grow field (faba) beans and peas, …
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii ) is a small vinegar fly specialised to exploit fruit by laying eggs in fruits which are not yet ripe, presumably reducing its competition with other species that are more adapted to laying eggs in ripe, …
That would not be a surprise. These changes are also creating the ideal conditions for the emergence of new pests and diseases. In 2009, Professor Sir John Beddington predicted a “perfect storm” of conditions that would lead to food shortages by 2030. …
What are (and could be if crop area expands/ as a result of climate change) the main pest, disease and weed challenges for the most likely UK paludiculture crops (reed, typha, sphagnum, ….)? Are there food/feed crops that should be prioritised for …
Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) testing is used to award Plant Breeder’s Rights and in the process for Variety Listing. PBR allows breeders to claim royalties on the sale of seed or plant material of a variety. Variety Listing (formerly …
Developing a sustainable approach to propagating strawberry plants Title: Optimising the propagation environment in TCEA systems to maximise strawberry yield potential in all production systems Funder: Defra Farming Innovation Programme Industry partners: …
Developing improved plant architecture in strawberry Title: Turning over a new leaf: Use of state-of-the-art phenotyping and genomics to breed for cost reducing plant architecture in strawberry Funder: Growing Kent & Medway Industry partners: Edward …
Next generation apple breeding Title: Next generation apple breeding for resilient UK production Funder: Growing Kent & Medway Industry partners: WorldWide Fruit Ltd Term: June 2023 to March 2025 Project leader: Amanda Karlstrom Most of the modern apple …
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