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How genetics can provide viable defences against cereal diseases

Last season brought devastating BYDV impacts for one Exeter-based farming family, prompting them to look seriously into trial work around viable genetic defence options.

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How genetics can provide viable defences against cereal diseases

Last season proved a real barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) eye-opener for Phil Lockyer and his partner Kate, who farm at Lower Eggbeer, Cheriton Bishop, on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park....

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