Threat of virus yellows in sugar beet much higher than last year

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Threat of virus yellows in sugar beet much higher than last year

With beet moth damage also causing yellowing in sugar beet crops, British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) lead scientist warns the disease threat of virus yellows remains.

Ashleigh Ellwood

15 February 2023 鈥� 2 min read

Threat of virus yellows in sugar beet much higher than last year

With beet moth damage also causing yellowing in sugar beet crops, British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) lead scientist warns the disease threat of virus yellows remains. With beet moth damage also...

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