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Brassica crops research projects index - Pre 2008
The Horticulture levy funded an extensive programme of research and knowledge exchange. This page provides a topic themed index of research reports from older projects, largely completing before 2008. Reports and recomendations from more recent projects can be found from the Brassica resources page.
Research project reports can also be found using the search option in the Research Library. The associated grower guidance, produced as factsheets, videos and webpages, can be found by using the search option in the Knowledge Library.
Crop protection - diseases
- FV 008 Calabrese: control of bacterial spear rot and downy mildew 1992
- FV 024 Cauliflower: bacterial leafspot - susceptibility of cultivars and evaluation of control measures 1992
- FV 025 Brussels sprouts - control of fungal diseases 1988
- FV 025 Brussels sprouts - control of fungal diseases 1989
- FV 053a Studies into the biology, epidemiology and control of Mycosphaerella brassicola, the ringspot pathogen of brassicas 1994
- FV 053b Brassica leaf diseases: development of disease forecasting system for light leaf spot and dark leaf spot 1994
- FV 053c Brassica leaf diseases: Further development of weather based forecasting systems for dark leaf spot and light leaf spot 1996
- FV 053d Brassicas: use of forecasters for dark leaf spot ringspot and other air-borne diseases in commercial crops 1999
- FV 053d Brassicas: use of forecasters for dark leaf spot ringspot and other air-borne diseases in commercial crops 2000
- FV 053e Brassicas: Further development of a spray-timing model for white blister (Albugo candida) in vegetable brassica crops within the Brassicaspot system 2004
- FV 053e Brassicas: Further development of a spray-timing model for white blister (Albugo candida) in vegetable brassica crops within the Brassicaspot system 2005
- FV 072b Air assisted sprayers: drift and spray deposition studies in Brussels sprouts, leeks and lettuce 1993
- FV 077 A review of weather factors and epidemics of foliar diseases of brassicas 1992
- FV 077 Spring greens: control of foliar diseases 1994
- FV 104 Calabrese: factors controlling infection and symptom development in bacterial spear rot second year report 1993
- FV 104 Calabrese: factors controlling infection and symptom development in bacterial spear rot final report 1995
- FV 104a Serological detection of bacterial spear rot of calabrese 1994
- FV 104b Calabrese: towards an integrated approach to controlling bacterial spear rot 1999
- FV 104b Calabrese: towards an integrated approach to controlling bacterial spear rot 2001
- FV 143 Epidemiology and control of black spot in swede and other plants 1995
- FV 155 Evaluation of fungicides for the control of brassica downy mildew in propagation 1996
- FV 160b Reducing losses from virus-induced storage disorders of processing cabbage 2007
- FV 160b Reducing losses from virus-induced storage disorders of processing cabbage 2008
- FV 177 Brassicas: control of clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) using integrated application of boron and surfactant 1997
- FV 214 The genetic transformation of Brassica oleracea with genes to confer resistance to the turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) (LINK) 1999
- FV 214 The genetic transformation of Brassica oleracea with genes to confer resistance to the turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) (LINK) 2000
- FV 214 The genetic transformation of Brassica oleracea with genes to confer resistance to the turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) (LINK) 2001
- FV 214 The genetic transformation of Brassica oleracea with genes to confer resistance to the turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) (LINK) 2003
- FV 233 Brassicas: development of a rapid field based immunomonitoring assay and its use in controlling disease establishment in transplanted crops 2003
- FV 233 Brassicas: development of a rapid field based immunomonitoring assay and its use in controlling disease establishment in transplanted crops 2004
- FV 233 Brassicas: development of a rapid field based immunomonitoring assay and its use in controlling disease establishment in transplanted crops 2005
- FV 233a Brassicas: Further development and validation of detection tests for dark leaf spot and ringspot 2007
- FV 233a Brassicas: Further development and validation of detection tests for dark leaf spot and ringspot 2008
- FV 235 Vegetable Propagation: Evaluation of novel fungicides for disease control in brassica transplants 2003
- FV 235 Vegetable Propagation: Evaluation of novel fungicides for disease control in brassica transplants 2004
- FV 250 Aphid control in lettuce and brassicas 2004
- FV 250 Aphid control in lettuce and brassicas (Defra final report) 2007
- FV 250 Aphid control in lettuce and brassicas 2008
- FV 259 Brassicas: Development and validation of detection tests for Clubroot 2005
- FV 259 Brassicas: Development and validation of detection tests for Clubroot 2006
- FV 259 Brassicas: Development and validation of detection tests for Clubroot 2007
- FV 305 Brassicas: Detection and quantification of viability of air-borne spores of Albugo candida 2008
- FV 305 Brassicas: Detection and quantification of viability of air-borne spores of Albugo candida 2009
- FV 314 Brassicas: Evaluating the use of novel biocides for the control of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris in modules during propagation 2007
- FV 316 Baby leaf crucifers: Improving control of downy mildew 2008
- FV 316 Baby leaf crucifers: Improving control of downy mildew 2009
Crop protection - pests
- FV 013 Swede: Cabbage root fly chemical control 1988
- FV 013a Carrot fly and cabbage root fly: improved systems for forecasting attacks 1993
- FV 013b (BOF 127) Dissemination of forecasts for cabbage root fly carrot fly pollen beetle and large narcissus fly 1993
- FV 013c Assessing new ways of controlling the cabbage root fly and the carrot fly 1993
- FV 031 Assessment of methods of chemical control against slug damage on brussels sprouts 1989
- FV 031 Assessment of methods of chemical control against slug damage on brussels sprouts 1990
- FV 042 Aphids: protection of brassicas and lettuce 1993
- FV 044 Pollen beetle control on cauliflowers and calabrese 1992
- FV 044 Horticultural brassicas: forecasting and control of pollen beetle 1992
- FV 066 Cabbage root fly control in swedes 1992
- FV 066a Swedes: biology and control of cabbage root fly 1998
- FV 066a Swedes: biology and control of cabbage root fly 1999
- FV 066a Swedes: biology and control of cabbage root fly 2000
- FV 072b Air assisted sprayers: drift and spray deposition studies in Brussels sprouts, leeks and lettuce 1993
- FV 119 Integrated pest management of insect pests in brassica crops 1993
- FV 121 Forecasting cabbage aphid attacks 1993
- FV 121 Forecasting cabbage aphid attacks 1996
- FV 127 Dissemination of forecasts for cabbage root fly carrot fly pollen beetle 1995
- FV 142 Aphid sex pheromones to enhance parasitoid efficiency (LINK) 1997
- FV 159 Control of cabbage root fly on outdoor radish 1996
- FV 159a Radish: evaluation of non OP insecticides for controlling cabbage root fly 1999
- FV 163 Adaptive sampling and control of caterpillar pests of horticultural brassica crops (LINK) 1998
- FV 163a Brassicas: refinement and field validation of forecasts for the caterpillar pests of brassicas 2000
- FV 163a Brassicas: refinement and field validation of forecasts for the caterpillar pests of brassicas 2001
- FV 194 Brassicas: control of cabbage aphid in Brussels sprout crops 2000
- FV 208 Brassicas: evaluation of the effectiveness of new compounds on aphid control in transplanted crops 2000
- FV 222 Brassicas: biology and control of brassica flea beetles by integrating trap crops with insecticide use 2000
- FV 222 Brassicas: biology and control of brassica flea beetles by integrating trap crops with insecticide use 2001
- FV 222 Brassicas: biology and control of brassica flea beetles by integrating trap crops with insecticide use 2002
- FV 223 Brassica crops: Evaluation of non-organophosphorus insecticides for controlling the cabbage root fly 2001
- FV 223 Brassica crops: Evaluation of non-organophosphorus insecticides for controlling the cabbage root fly 2002
- FV 242 Brassica crops: Evalutaion of non-organophosphorus insecticides for controlling the cabbage root fly 2003
- FV 242a Brassica crops: Evalutaion of non-organophosphorus insecticides for controlling the cabbage root fly 2004
- FV 242b Brassica crops: Evalutaion of non-organophosphorus insecticides for controlling the cabbage root fly 2005
- FV 242c Brassica crops: Evalutaion of non-organophosphorus insecticides for controlling the cabbage root fly 2006
- FV 242d Brassicas: Control of cabbage root fly on leafy and root brassicas 2007
- FV 250 Aphid control in lettuce and brassicas 2004
- FV 250 Aphid control in lettuce and brassicas (Defra final rport) 2007
- FV 250 Aphid control in lettuce and brassicas 2008
- FV 251 Brassica: companion planting for pest control 2006
- FV 251 Brassica: companion planting for pest control 2008
- FV 251 Brassica: companion planting for pest control 2009
- FV 301 Management and biology of flea beetle species and other key pests of leafy Brassica crops 2007
- FV 301 Management and biology of flea beetle species and other key pests of leafy Brassica crops 2008
- FV 301 Management and biology of flea beetle species and other key pests of leafy Brassica crops 2009
- FV 317 Watercress and baby leaf Brassicas: monitoring and control of turnip sawfly 2008
- FV 317 Watercress and baby leaf Brassicas: monitoring and control of turnip sawfly 2009
Crop protection - weeds
- FV 072b Air assisted sprayers: drift and spray deposition studies in Brussels sprouts, leeks and lettuce 1993
- FV 129 Herbicide mixtures for annual weed control in cabbage 1993
- FV 197 Chinese leaf: screening of existing and new products for weed control 1997
- FV 206 Cauliflower & Broccoli: control of shepherds purse and other persistent weeds 1998
- FV 266 Mechanical weed control for integrated and organic salad and Brassica production Feb 2007
- FV 266 Mechanical weed control for integrated and organic salad and Brassica production June 2007
- FV 270 To investigate safe and effective new herbicides for weed control in brassicas (cauliflower, cabbage and spring greens) to replace those lost through the EC Review 2005
- FV 270 To investigate safe and effective new herbicides for weed control in brassicas (cauliflower, cabbage and spring greens) to replace those lost through the EC Review 2006
Crop management
- FV 002a Early calabrese production using crop covers 1988
- FV 002a Early calabrese production using crop covers 1989
- FV 014 Storage of Chinese Cabbage 1988
- FV 014 Storage of Chinese Cabbage 1989
- FV 017a Fertiliser nitrogen: field prediction of requirements for vegetables Part 1 Cauliflower 1993
- FV 017a Fertiliser nitrogen: field prediction of requirements for vegetables Part 2 Brussels sprouts and cereals 1993
- FV 017b Nitrogen prediction for vegetable crops - completion of soil and crop analyses - samples collected from 15N labelled treatments in FV 17a 1994
- FV 049 Purple sprouting broccoli - extending the season of production 1991
- FV 052 Chinese cabbage - an examination of the possible causes of internal tip-burn 1992
- FV 052 Chinese cabbage - an examination of the possible causes of internal tip-burn 1993
- FV 057a Calabrese maturity prediction 1991
- FV 057b Commercial validation of prediction systems for calabrese maturity 1992
- FV 057c Grower friendly calabrese prediction model 1993
- FV 060 Winter cabbage and savoy (year 1 only) - finding a means of bridging the April-May gap between traditional and imported crops 1993
- FV 093 Savoy cabbage: frost susceptibility 1992
- FV 093 Savoy cabbage: frost susceptibility 1993
- FV 094 Cauliflower transplants - improving early field growth and size of cellular tray-raised crops especially following or during periods of stress 1993
- FV 096 Borecole (curly kale) - continuity of production 1992
- FV 096 Borecole (curly kale) - continuity of production 1993
- FV 097 Cape broccoli and winter hardy cauliflowers - improving survival and reducing the risk of crop losses 1997
- FV 098 Brussels sprouts - studies into the cause and control of bitterness 1992
- FV 098 Brussels sprouts - studies into the cause and control of bitterness CFDRA sensory analysis 1992
- FV 098a Brussels sprouts: taste testing 1992/1993
- FV 098a Brussels sprouts: taste testing 1993/1994
- FV 098a Brussels sprouts: taste testing 1994/1995
- FV 098a Brussels sprouts: taste testing 1997/1998
- FV 098b Brussels sprouts: taste testing 1998/1999
- FV 113 Blindness in brassicas 1994
- FV 115 Field overwintering of early summer cauliflower 1992
- FV 115 Field overwintering of early summer cauliflower 1993
- FV 123 Summer and autumn cauliflowers: evaluation of the effect of booster feeds in comparison with starter solutions on performance and continuity 1993
- FV 128 An investigation of the causes of oedema in white cabbage 1993
- FV 131 Brussels sprouts: the use of a high phosphate starter solution to improve yields and prevent lodging of crops propagated in cellular trays 1992
- FV 131 Brussels sprouts: the use of a high phosphate starter solution to improve yields and prevent lodging of crops propagated in cellular trays 1993
- FV 137a Factors affecting shelf-life in cauliflower 1994
- FV 149 An investigation of the efficacy of a prototype mechanical method for applying a starter solution to cauliflower crops 1993
- FV 160a White Cabbage: reducing losses from internal disorders and improving supply (LINK) 1998
- FV 160a White Cabbage: reducing losses from internal disorders and improving supply (LINK) 1999
- FV 160a White Cabbage: reducing losses from internal disorders and improving supply - the role of timing of virus infection (LINK) 2003
- FV 179 Strategies for maintaining adequate nutrition of overwinter cauliflower crops 1999
- FV 211 Cauliflower: maximising yield of commercial crops 1999
- FV 212 Climatic effects on the vernalization and curd growth of winter cauliflower and subsequent fluctuations in supply (LINK) 2000
- FV 212 Climatic effects on the vernalization and curd growth of winter cauliflower and subsequent fluctuations in supply (LINK) 2001
- FV 212 Climatic effects on the vernalization and curd growth of winter cauliflower and subsequent fluctuations in supply (LINK) 2002
- FV 212a Climatic effects on the vernalization and curd growth of winter cauliflower and subsequent fluctuations in supply (LINK) - progress report 2003
- FV 216 Brassicas: a survey of the sulphur status and preliminary application rate studies 1999
- FV 303 Preliminary evaluation of green compost as a growing media for module Brassica production 2007
Varieties and genetic improvement
- FV 020 Anther culture of winter heading cauliflower 1990
- FV 021 Shelf-life testing of cauliflowers 1989
- FV 202a Evaluation of late autumn/winter cauliflower and spring cabbage cultivars 2003
- FV 202c Field vegetables: An evaluation of autumn/winter cauliflower and spring cabbage cultivars and other winter Brassica crops 2007
- FV 202c Field vegetables: An evaluation of autumn/winter cauliflower and spring cabbage cultivars and other winter Brassica crops 2008
- FV 202c Field vegetables: An evaluation of autumn/winter cauliflower and spring cabbage cultivars and other winter Brassica crops 2009
- FV 202d Field vegetables: An evaluation of autumn/winter cauliflower, spring cabbage cultivars and other winter Brassica crops 2010
- FV 202e Field vegetables: An evaluation of autumn/winter cauliflower and spring cabbage cultivars and other winter Brassica crops 2011
- FV 202f Field vegetables: An evaluation of autumn/winter cauliflower and spring cabbage cultivars and other winter Brassica crops 2012