Contents tagged with life cycle

Identification and management of nematodes in field crops

27 July 2021

Identification and management of nematodes in field crops

Also called roundworms or eelworms, discover which nematodes harm crops and which support a healthy soil ecosystem.
Identification and management of butterflies and moths in field crops

26 July 2021

Identification and management of butterflies and moths in field crops

These insects are an important indicator of ecosystem health, so it is essential to know which ones are present in your crops.
Identification and management of flies and sawflies in field crops

26 July 2021

Identification and management of flies and sawflies in field crops

Flies (Diptera) are the most numerous insects found on farmland.
Identification and management of bugs and thrips in field crops

12 June 2025

Identification and management of bugs and thrips in field crops

Learn how to recognise the diverse species of bugs and thrips that damage crops.
Identification and management of beetles in field crops

15 July 2024

Identification and management of beetles in field crops

Beetles (Coleoptera) are common on farmland, but only a few species are crop pests.
Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

29 June 2021

Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

From anthesis to xylem, discover the terms used to describe cereal growth.
Highly heritable barley quality traits

30 June 2021

Highly heritable barley quality traits

Some quality characteristics, such as nitrogen concentration, specific weight and screenings, are highly heritable in barley.
Highly heritable wheat quality traits

29 June 2021

Highly heritable wheat quality traits

Some quality characteristics, such as protein concentration, specific weight, Hagberg Falling Number (HFN), are highly heritable in wheat.
The main components of yield in barley

25 June 2021

The main components of yield in barley

Discover the optimum number and size of barley grains.
The main components of yield in wheat

25 June 2021

The main components of yield in wheat

Discover the optimum number and size of wheat grains.
Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in barley

4 January 2023

Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in barley

Discover what influences grain number in barley and the factors that affect grain fill.
Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in wheat

30 June 2021

Ear formation, grain development and crop ripening in wheat

Discover what influences grain number in wheat and the factors that influence grain fill.

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