Summary
This AHDB industry guidance document synthesises practical management strategies for Wheat dwarf virus in United Kingdom cereal production. It integrates knowledge on leafhopper vector control, cultivar selection, and agronomic interventions to reduce WDV-associated losses. The guidance reflects contemporary UK farming practice and is intended for grower-facing advisory use.
Regional applicability
This guidance is UK-specific, issued by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board for United Kingdom cereal growers. It directly addresses WDV management under UK agronomic and regulatory conditions and should be directly applicable to UK cereal producers.
Key measures
Recommended management practices for WDV control; leafhopper vector management; cultivar resistance; agronomic interventions to reduce WDV-associated crop losses
Outcomes reported
The document synthesises practical management strategies for Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) in UK cereal production, including vector control, cultivar selection, and agronomic interventions.
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