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Root Disease Management Workshop – Root Disease Challenges in Container-Grown Ornamentals

A presentation summarising the importance of robust young plant material, quality irrigation water, crop cycle planning, and growing media selection in the management of root pathogens.

Root Disease Management Workshop – Biology of Common Fungal Root Pathogens and Their Diagnosis

A presentation by Fera detailing the biology, life cycle, and spread of the key root pathogens of container-grown ornamental crops, along with their diagnosis.

Root Disease Management Workshop – Syngenta Ornamentals UK – Update on Subdue (Metalaxyl)

A presentation by Syngenta highlighting changes to the Subdue approval label and their impact on product use.

Root Disease Management Workshop – Strategies for Root Disease Prevention and Control

A presentation highlighting the role of crop husbandry, cultural control techniques, and disease monitoring, along with the various plant protection product options, within nursery control programmes.

Root Disease Management Workshop – Handout

The handout collating all the presentations from the ‘Root Disease Management of Ornamentals’ Workshop.

Herbicide Selection Masterclass – Handout

The handout collating all the presentations from the ‘Herbicides for Container-Grown Hardy Nursery Stock’ Masterclass.

Herbicide Selection Masterclass – Herbicides Approved for Container-Grown HNS, HRAGs and Modes of Action, Approval Specifics and Restrictions

A presentation outlining the various regulatory requirements for consideration when using herbicides.

Herbicide Selection Masterclass – Common Weeds Associated with Container-Grown Hardy Nursery Stock Crop Production and Their Biology

A presentation summarising the key weeds of container-crops and relevant aspects of their biology and life cycles.

Herbicide Selection Masterclass – Pre-emergence, Selective Contact, and Total Herbicide Options for Container-Grown HNS. Herbicide Damage - Symptom Identification by Various Active Substances

A presentation summarising the key available herbicides for use in container-grown crops and associated damage symptoms resulting from misuse.

Establishing Peat-Free Crops Workshop – Industry Experiences of Peat-Free Media Adoption

A presentation exploring some of the issues being addressed as part of the transition to peat-free crop production.

Establishing Peat-Free Crops Workshop – Establishment of Crops in Peat-Free Growing Media – Grower Viewpoints

A presentation examining developments at Darby Nursery Stock.

Establishing Peat-Free Crops Workshop – Establishment of Crops in Peat-Free Growing Media – Scientific Viewpoints

A presentation covering key points from the RHS Peat-Free Fellowship.