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Horticulture
15 August 2022
Poinsettia crops can be highly susceptible to infestations of whitefly throughout their production period. Read about their late-season control.
15 August 2022
Ethylene, either generated naturally within the plant or as a gaseous pollutant, accelerates post-harvest senescence in many ethylene-sensitive pot plant and cut flower species
15 August 2022
Clonal Aubretia and Fremontodendron could be more fully exploited if they were not difficult to propagate
15 August 2022
In this work, the timing and frequencry of lateral pruning were investigated in four contrasting species, in terms of the effect of pruning on tree height and stem taper.
15 February 2023
Learn how to identify and manage bacterial diseases in protected ornamentals and bedding
2 November 2021
Learn how to identify and manage bacterial diseases in protected ornamentals and bedding
15 August 2022
Read about the management of caterpillar pests on bedding and pot plants
23 May 2022
Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) remains one of the most damaging diseases of container-grown ornamentals grown in unheated greenhouses. This factsheet provides details of the disease and guidelines for achieving effective control.
30 January 2023
The quality and yield of horticultural crops depends on a consistent supply of water for irrigation. The factors to consider and the steps you should take to safeguard your water supply are set out in these pages.
17 February 2022
This factsheet describes the symptoms of downy mildew on cut flower lisianthus and the strategies to manage it.
25 November 2021
This factsheet lists some reported fungal and bacterial seed-borne diseases of major ornamental crops grown in the UK, along with a summary of relevant disease management strategies.
1 June 2022
This factsheet provides updated information about the disease, its quarantine status, pathogen biology, disease symptoms and management and control.