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Stone fruit resources
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial stone fruit production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
PESTS OF STONE FRUIT:
Mammal pests
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Mites
Managing spider mites on cherry
Moths
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD)
Disposing of fruit waste affected by spotted wing drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila hub - information on identification, monitoring, management and more
Review of parasitoids of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in the UK
DISEASES OF STONE FRUIT:
Research project CP 205: WP19 Prevention of storage rots in stone fruit
Canker
OTHER TOPICS ON STONE FRUIT:
Plum demonstration centre - centre of excellence for best practice in plum production
Beneficial insects
A review: Impacts of wildflower interventions on beneficial insects in fruit crops
Ear wig friendly spray programmes
Video: Enhancing beneficial insects at the Plum Demonstration Centre
Biocontrol and integrated pest management
Developing novel biocontrol methods for plum and cherry crops
Benefits of natural enemies at the Video: Plum Demonstration Centre
Food safety
Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Microbials, Keeping it clean
Video: Webinar - Microbials, Managing risk in the production of fresh produce
Irrigation and water
Establishing a resilient water supply
Protecting the water supply for your crops
Crop management
Research project TF 205: Stone fruit thinning; a desk study of recent developments overseas
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
RB209 Section 7 Fruit, vines and hops
Soils
Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter
Video: Soil health for horticulture - a GREATsoils webinar
Video: GREATsoils - the worm count test
Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments
Varieties
Video: Introduction new plum selections at the Plum Demonstration Centre
Research project TF 172a: New rootstocks for apples, pears and cherries (continuation)
Research project TF 172b: New for apples, pears and cherries (continuation II)
Research project TF 176: Cherries and Plums: Evaluation of new scion varieties/selections
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