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Carrot, parsnip and red beet resources
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial carrot and parsnip production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
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Take a look at the trial outcomes for the Strategic Centre for Field Vegetables - Carrots
Read about the crop protection trials carried out in the SCEPTREplus programme
See the index of carrot and parsnip research projects from before 2008
See the index of field vegetable research projects from before 2008
PESTS OF CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:
Pest insects in carrot and Apiaceous crops
Research project FV 389: Combining biopesticides and other treatments to increase pest control
Carrot fly
Research project FV 414: Optimising carrot fly control using pyrethroids and Coragen
Research project FV 445: Carrots: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly
Leatherjackets
Risk factors and management of leatherjackets in field crops
Mammal pests
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Moths
Identification and management of swift moths in field crops
Nematodes
Free-living nematodes associated with carrots and parsnips
Free-living nematodes and their impact on the yield and quality of field crops
Identification and management of nematodes in field crops
Research project FV 447: Carrots & Parsnips - Developing a strategy to control Free Living Nematodes
Slugs
Tarnished plant bug
Biology and identification of the tarnished plant bug in field crops
Willow carrot aphid
Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid
Willow-carrot aphid migration forecast tool
Research project FV 445: Optimising control of willow-carrot aphid and carrot fly
Wireworms
Identification and management of wireworms in field crops
DISEASES OF CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:
Common pests and diseases of carrots and parsnips
Sclerotinia
Control of Sclerotinia disease on carrots
Cavity spot
Research project FV 05: Carrots: the biology and control of cavity spot
Research project FV 373: Carrots: BCGA Incidence of cavity spot in Commercial Crops
Research project FV 373a: BCGA lead investigation into incidence of cavity spot in commercial crops
Research project FV 391: Carrots: improving the management and control of cavity spot
Research project FV 448: Carrot: An early warning system for risk of cavity spot in crops
Crown rot
Research project FV 374: Carrot - Investigating the Cause of Crown Rot in Organic Crops
Viruses
A literature review of novel strategies to manage viruses in UK crops
Research project FV 382: Carrot: Symptomatic survey of virus complexes
OTHER TOPICS ON CARROTS AND PARSNIPS:
Energy
Food safety
How to keep fresh produce safe to eat
Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Managing risk in the production of fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean
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
Nutrient management
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 leaf nutrient analysis: carrots & parsnips
RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs
Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field vegetables
Plant enhancers
Seed
Vegetable seed quality, storage and handling
Seed rate demonstration trials
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: How to do a soil health assessment
Video: GREATsoils - the worm count test
Video: Webinar - Soil health for horticulture
Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments
Storage
Insulation materials for carrot field storage
Research project FV 398: Over-winter carrot storage - a review of future opportunities
Research project FV 398a: Carrots: Identifying novel field storage techniques
Research project FV 398b: Carrots: Practical evaluation of field storage alternatives
Varieties
Research project FV 336: Parsnip: New Variety evaluation
Research project FV 336a: Parsnip: New variety evaluation
Carrot variety breakage trials
Water
Establishing a resilient water supply
Protecting the water supply for your crops
Weeds
Control of volunteer potatoes in vegetable crops
RED BEET PROJECTS
Research report FV 059: Beetroot: causes and treatment of storage diseases 1991
Research report FV 109: Red beet: evaluation of hybrid varieties 1992
Research report FV 109: Red beet: evaluation of hybrid varieties 1993
Research report FV 161: Examination of nitrate levels in red beet 1993
Useful links
Carrot & parsnip Crop Walkers' Guide
Read the 2019 Field Vegetable Review
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