Diseases
13 December 2023
An automated spore trap has been developed which could revolutionise disease monitoring in agricultural crops
29 October 2024
See the signs of defects and impurities in stored cereal (wheat and barley). This poster shows examples of physical damage, disease, pests, screenings and weed seeds.
17 September 2021
With varietal and fungicidal control limited, tackling take-all requires a solid understanding of the causal pathogen.
3 May 2024
This definitive guide to cereal diseases in the UK contains full colour photgraphs for identification plus information on hosts, symptoms and life cycles.
10 December 2024
This disease affects barley, as well as rye and triticale
17 September 2021
Use the eyespot risk assessment to inform your rotational, cultivation and drilling strategy, and the need for chemical control.
10 December 2024
Septoria tritici is the most important wheat disease in the UK. Fungicides are currently the primary control method and anti-resistance strategies need to be applied to preserve and extend the useful life of these active ingredients.
10 December 2024
Exploit varietal disease resistance, adopt cultural control techniques and treat wheat and barley early to reduce brown-rust
18 December 2023
Discover how to diagnose the presence of this soilborne disease in your crops
16 August 2024
As ergot-contaminated grain poses a risk human and animal health, the pathogen needs to be managed throughout the supply chain.
6 January 2025
Yield losses to yellow rust can be prevented using a combination of varietal resistance and fungicides.