Improved phoma forecast suggests late disease onset

The 2021 forecast has been refined, partly in response to industry concerns that the service had become disconnected from field realities.

How to manage phoma in oilseed rape

Learn about the drivers of risk and management options

Leaves, flowers, stems and pods may all show symptoms of infection

The predicted date for threshold breach varies widely across the UK

When use is necessary, a well-timed fungicide is an important part of control

Some OSR may already have 10% of the crop affected by phoma, according to the leaf spot forecast for the disease.

How air temperature influences disease resistance to phoma in oilseed rape was investigated by this research.

Cankers can effectively strangle a plant, cutting off vital water and nutrient supplies