An Overview of Swollen Shoot Disease in Cocoa
Swollen shoot disease is a significant and destructive viral disease affecting cocoa (Theobroma cacao) plants, primarily in West Africa, where the bulk of the world’s […]
Fruit & Vegetable Disease
The Trouble with Huanglongbing (HLB)
Huanglongbing (HLB) is now one of the most destructive disease of citrus throughout he world. It is very fast spreading. It was also previously known […]
Alternaria alternata
Alternaria alternata is a filamentous fungus that plays a significant role in various ecological and pathological processes. It is a versatile species with a worldwide […]
Ethylene Oxide Keeps Raising It’s Head
Ethylene oxide (EtO) is one of the most potent pesticides and antibacterial agents available for treating food and textile produce. There are however serious health […]
Grow Greener With Eco-friendly Pest Control
Pest infestation is a huge problem in almost every land or garden. Pests destroy crops in a huge manner and this can lead to loss […]
Glasshouse Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)
The Glasshouse red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) is a common sap-feeding pest that affects many plants grown in the greenhouse and indeed the garden generally. […]
Blossom End Rot
From time to time the gardener is blighted by dark brown patches appearing at the end of certain soft fruit. Tomatoes, peppers and aubergines all […]
Problem Pests Of Food Crops: The Allium Leaf Miner
One of the most common pests in the garden which can ruin a great crop is the Allium Leaf Miner. The main crops affected are […]
Apple Diseases
Apple diseases are a real problem. We always hope for a bumper crop of apples if we are lucky enough to have a tree in […]
Patulin – A Toxic Issue For Fruit Juice Producers
Patulin (4-hydroxy-4H-furo (3, 2-c) pyran-2 (6H)-one) has long been recognised as problem mycotoxin found on mouldy fruits, predominantly apples and pears, some vegetables and other foodstuffs. Patulin is a […]