6797: Varieties for Organic Production and Marketing (OF0110)
National Institute of Agricultural Botany, , Eds. (1996) Varieties for Organic Production and Marketing (OF0110). Report, National Institute of Agricultural Botany.
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Summary
This study aimed to study varieties of cabbage, carrots, parsnips, potatoes and swedes under organic conditions and to determine significant factors in the organic production systems that affect variety performance. Additional investigations were carried out with potatoes to study the effects of blight and potato cyst nematode. All trials were conducted on UKROFS registered sites and to appropriate organic husbandry standards. Measurements and assessments followed guidelines used for conventional trials, with quality criteria being based upon the requirements of the retail trade. Any assessment of colour and shape would be in line with established charts and descriptions. Results of the study will provide advice and recommendations to organic growers for variety selection and will identify whether dedicated organic trials are necessary for valid variety comparison.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | vegetables, crop variety selection, crop cultivars, field trials |
| Subject Areas: | Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Crop husbandry > Breeding, genetics and propagation Crop husbandry > Production systems > Vegetables |
| Research affiliation: | UK > National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) |
| Project ID: | OF0110 |
| Type of Facility: | Other |
| Start Date: | 01 April 1994 |
| End Date: | 31 March 1996 |
| Research Programmes and Funders: | UK > Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 87000 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 6797 |
| Contact: | Defra, R&D Organic Programme |
| Deposited On: | 13 December 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Report |
| Published?: | Unpublished |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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