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| Evaluation of disinfectants, biological and natural products for control of brassica black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) |
Black rot, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc) continues to cause sporadic problems in brassica production. The disease is seedborne, so control is mainly through the use of 'clean' seed. Building on the results of an earlier EC-funded project (STOVE) which identified biological control agents and a natural product with activity against Xcc, and using methods developed in previous Defra-funded projects, these BCA’s and the natural product will be investigated for their potential as either seed and/or foliar treatments for the management of black rot in vegetable brassicas. Additional disinfectant compounds identified in a previous HDC project (FV 314) will also be evaluated. |
HDC |
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| A review of the literature on bacterial disease of lettuce |
Bacterial breakdown has been causing severe problems in outdoor crisphead lettuce for the last couple of years. As a first step in tackling the problem HDC is funding Plant Health Solutions to review the existing literature prior to committing funds to any experimental work.
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HDC |
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| Outdoor herbs: Integrated management of parsley Septoria and coriander bacterial blight |
This project, a collaboration between Plant Health Solutions and ADAS, aims to improve understanding of the relationships between seed infection levels and disease development in two seedborne diseases of herbs: leaf spot on parsley (Septoria petroselini) and bacterial leaf blight on coriander (Pseudomonas syringae pv. coriandricola). Options for seed treatment and disease controls in the field will also be examined to provide integrated strategies for disease management. |
HDC |
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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 |
