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Current and Recent Projects
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| Relationship between leaf wax and downy mildew infection in onions | This project , in collaboration with VCS, is examing the role of cuticular leaf wax in the natural resistance of onions to downy mildew caused by the oomycete pathogen Peronospora destructor. HDC Project No. FV277a | HDC | |
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Based at HDRA, this project is a collaboration of seven European partners. The main objective of the project is to identify and develop organically-acceptable seed treatments for a range of vegetable crops. | EC | STOVE website |
| Promotion of quality vegetable seed in Kenya | This project aims to promote a sustainable system for farmer-led multiplication of kale seed for peri-urban smallholder farmers in Kenya, in order to improve the quality, health and availability of kale seed. Also, the concept and value of producing or purchasing good quality seed will be promoted. | DfID |
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| Evaluation of novel sterilants and novel active ingredients for the control of fungal and bacterial diseases in bulb onions | In this project, led by VCS, the efficacy of sterilants and novel products for the control of both fungal and bacterial onion foliage and bulb diseases will be examined in field trials at two sites. HDC Project No. FV 264. | HDC |
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