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Steps to manage potato cyst nematode beyond Nemathorin

Trials carried out by agronomy firm Hutchinsons are exploring how varieties and other emerging biological products can be better used to combat potato cyst nematode

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Steps to manage potato cyst nematode beyond Nemathorin

Potato cyst nematode (PCN) continues to blight more than 60% of the UK's potato-growing ground. With pressure mounting on nematicide use, a greater focus is needed on variety selection to help clean up...

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