Vol. 43

Title:
Developing Crop Protection Strategies for the Nursery

Author:
Audrey M. Litterick

pp: 170-172

Abstract:
INTRODUCTION

The production of quality, healthy plants is more important than ever before. Consumers have become increasingly demanding in recent years and if nurseries are to survive in today&39;s highly competitive environment, they must produce a consistent, quality product. There has been a gradual increase in records of disease on ornamentals. This may be partly because of a greater awareness of crop health. It is also because there has been an expansion in ornamental production in the U.K. and because there is increasing specialisation within nurseries. The use of re-circulating systems for nutrients and water also causes an increase in disease.

It is increasingly difficult to achieve effective crop health management on ornamentals. The technology surrounding crop protection is constantly changing. New products, techniques, and services are being developed and existing ones are being changed, adapted or removed from the market There is very little data on ornamental crops in

Full text: IPPS members     ISHS members & pay-per-view
(PDF 244329 bytes)

Translate:

           

IPPS membership administration       ISHS membership administration