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Light leaf spot (LLS) is a disease of oilseed rape and some vegetable brassicas, caused by the fungus, Pyrenopeziza brassicae.
This major foliar pathogen is notoriously difficult to identify with an…
Agrochemicals are chemical products used for agricultural purposes. Although agrochemicals have high input costs, they are widely used in the farming industry for their beneficial effects on crop…
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A weed can have many definitions, one being, any plant growing in a place it is not wanted. This topic focuses mainly on weeds affecting agriculture.
Generally weeds are classified into two groups:…
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Phoma leaf spot and stem canker is one of the most damaging diseases in oilseed rape, caused by two closely related fungal pathogens: Leptosphaeria maculans (Plenodomus lingam) and L. biglobosa (P.…
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Commonly known as Septoria or Septoria leaf blotch, this is the most damaging foliar disease in the UK for Winter Wheat.
With a carefully constructed fungicide programme and use of Integrated Pest…
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Yellow rust is an important economic disease of wheat. Often occurring more in the east of the UK and areas with mild winters and cool, damp summer weather.
A good selection of resistant varieties…
IWM involves using numerous weed control methods to try and manage a weed problem sustainably.
Whilst herbicides can still be used as part of an IWM approach, a major aim is to reduce reliance on…
Herbicides are substances (usually chemical) used to control weeds in a variety of situations including agriculture, horticulture and managed landscapes.
Herbicides are classified according to their…
Broad-leaved weeds are a varied group of weeds that can grow and cause significant problems in arable fields in the UK.
Some of the most common broad-leaved weeds in the UK include: Common Chickweed…