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Allium resources
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial allium production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
PESTS OF ALLIUM:
Research project CP 205: WP1 Bean seed fly on leek
Flies
Identification and control of bean seed fly in allium crops
Life cycle and management of the onion fly
Risk factors and crop damage caused by bean seed flies
Studentship Project CP 190: Development of an integrated strategy for Bean Seed Fly control
Thrips
Control of thrips in allium and brassica crops
Basic biology and management of onion thrips on field crops
Mammal pests
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Moths
Damage caused by cutworms (noctuid moths) on field crops
Identification and symptoms caused by the leek moth
Nematodes
Identification and management of nematodes in field crops
Research project: Improving risk assessment for free living nematodes in leeks
Slugs
Wireworms
Identification and management of wireworms in field crops
DISEASES OF ALLIUM:
Research project: Delivery of a Diagnostic test pilot scheme for Brassicas and Onions
Downy mildew
Onion downy mildew risk predictor
Research project: Integrated decision support tools for management of downy mildew in onions
Fusarium
Leek rust
Onion neck rot
Evaluating onion neck rot seed treatments
Research project: Onion neck rot - seed infection, pathogens and treatments
White rot
Research project: Investigation into the control of White Rot in bulb and salad onion crops
Research project: Integrated Allium white rot control using composts and Trichoderma viride
Research project FV 219a: Integrated Allium white rot control using composts and Trichoderma viride
White tip
Research project: Leeks white tip control (Phytophthora porri)
OTHER TOPICS ON ALLIUM:
Extending the season
Research project: FV 387 Improving quality and extending the season for late UK Leeks
Research project: FV 387a Improving quality and extending the season for late UK Leeks
Research project: FV 387b Improving quality and extending the season in late leek crops in the UK
Food safety
How to keep fresh produce safe to eat
Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Managing risk in the production of fresh produce
Irrigation and nutrient management
Establishing a resilient water supply
Green manures – effects on soil nutrient management and soil physical and biological properties
Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management
Green manures – species selection
Interpretation of allium leaf nutrient analysis
Protecting the water supply for your crops
Nitrogen requirements for leeks
RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs
Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field vegetables
Research project: Nitrogen requirements for leeks
Research project: Quantifying over-winter nitrogen requirements of the leek crop
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
Resistance
Seed
Vegetable seed quality, storage and handling
Soils
Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter
Short-term green manures for intensively cultivated horticultural soil
Video: How to conduct a quick assessment of your soils
Video: Webinar - Soil Health for Horticulture
Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments
Strategic Centre - Onions
Herbicide, storage and variety trials
Storage
Independent assessment of field and storage potential of onion varieties 2017/18
Research project: Relationship between disease incidence in stored bulb onions and first year sets
Research project: FV 348 Independent assessment of field and storage potential of varieties
Research project: FV 348a Independent assessment of field and storage potential of onion varieties
Research project: FV 348b Independent assessment of field and storage potential of varieties
Research project: FV 348c Independent assessment of field and storage potential of varieties
Research project: FV 348d Independent assessment of field and storage potential of varieties
Varieties
Independent assessment of field and storage potential of onion varieties 2017/18
Weeds
Control of volunteer potatoes in vegetable crops
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