Summary
This AHDB resource compiles peer-reviewed research and farm-level experience on barley yellow dwarf virus management in United Kingdom winter cereal production. It synthesises evidence on integrated pest management, aphid vector suppression, and resistant cultivar deployment as key control levers. The guidance is intended to enable evidence-informed decision-making by farmers and agricultural advisers seeking to mitigate economically significant BYDV-related yield losses.
Regional applicability
Directly applicable to United Kingdom winter cereal growers and advisers. The resource is specifically designed for United Kingdom conditions and regulatory context, consolidating locally relevant research and practice.
Key measures
Management strategies and decision-support guidance for BYDV control; economic loss reduction in winter cereals
Outcomes reported
The resource consolidates evidence and practitioner knowledge on BYDV management approaches for winter cereals, including integrated pest management, aphid vector control, and cultivar selection strategies.
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