Fungicides for 2007: options for control and maximizing yield

Stevens, M., May, M. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Fungicides for 2007: options for control and maximizing yield. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(2), pp. 19-22.

Related outputs

Sugar beet

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

May, M. J. 2011. Sugar beet. in: Karp, A. and Halford, N. G. (ed.) Energy crops. RSC Energy and Environment Series No. 3 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 104-115

Assessing the cost-effectiveness of inputs

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Qi, A., Pettitt, I. R. and May, M. J. 2010. Assessing the cost-effectiveness of inputs. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(4), pp. 17-21.

Enhancing bird food supplies in sugar beet rotations

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Henderson, I., Holt, C. and May, M. J. 2010. Enhancing bird food supplies in sugar beet rotations. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(4), pp. 26-31.

Environmental and economic effects of management of weeds in genetically modified, herbicide tolerant (GMHT) sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2010. Environmental and economic effects of management of weeds in genetically modified, herbicide tolerant (GMHT) sugar beet. World Agriculture. 1(2), pp. 12-17.

72nd congress of the IIRB

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

King, J. and May, M. J. 2010. 72nd congress of the IIRB. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(3), pp. 24-29.

Review of BBRO summer programme

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Walters, C. and May, M. J. 2010. Review of BBRO summer programme. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(3), p. 38.

Pests, diseases and weeds review 2009

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2010. Pests, diseases and weeds review 2009. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(1), pp. 7-10.

Glyphosate tolerant sugar beet - a review of the potential economics in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. 2009. Glyphosate tolerant sugar beet - a review of the potential economics in the UK. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 91 . pp. 115-123

BBRO summer programme

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Walters, C. 2009. BBRO summer programme. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(3), p. 28.

Control of weed beet and bolters

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2009. Control of weed beet and bolters. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(2), pp. 34-35.

Fungicide strategies for 2009

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2009. Fungicide strategies for 2009. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(2), pp. 24-25.

Rhizomania survey 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., Mothersole, D. and May, M. J. 2009. Rhizomania survey 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(1), pp. 32-35.

Pests, weeds and diseases review of 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2009. Pests, weeds and diseases review of 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(1), pp. 28-32.

Selection and characterization of resistance to Polymyxa betae , vector of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus , derived from wild sea beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Asher, M. J. C., Grimmer, M. K. and Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. 2009. Selection and characterization of resistance to Polymyxa betae , vector of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus , derived from wild sea beet. Plant Pathology. 58, pp. 250-260. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2008.01978.x

Barley elicits a similar early basal defence response during host and non-host interactions with Polymyxa root parasites

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcgrann, G. R. D., Townsend, B. J., Antoniw, J. F., Asher, M. J. C. and Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. 2009. Barley elicits a similar early basal defence response during host and non-host interactions with Polymyxa root parasites. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 123 (1), pp. 5-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-008-9332-z

Rhizomania: protect your yield with resistant varieties

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2008. Rhizomania: protect your yield with resistant varieties. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(2), pp. 22-24.

Fungicides for 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Stevens, M. 2008. Fungicides for 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(2), pp. 14-19.

QTL mapping of BNYVV resistance from the WB258 source in sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grimmer, M. K., Kraft, T., Francis, S. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 2008. QTL mapping of BNYVV resistance from the WB258 source in sugar beet. Plant Breeding. 127, pp. 650-652. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0523.2008.01539.x

The action of three Beet yellows virus resistance QTLs depends on alleles at a novel genetic locus that controls symptom development

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grimmer, M. K., Bean, K. M. R., Qi, A., Stevens, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2008. The action of three Beet yellows virus resistance QTLs depends on alleles at a novel genetic locus that controls symptom development. Plant Breeding. 127, pp. 391-397. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0523.2008.01515.x

Aphids galore! So how did the industry avert a virus yellows epidemic in 2007?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., Harrington, R., Parker, S. J., Cox, D. M., Foster, S. P. and May, M. J. 2008. Aphids galore! So how did the industry avert a virus yellows epidemic in 2007? British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 20-29.

Crop protection review of 2007

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Stevens, M. 2008. Crop protection review of 2007. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 37-39.

IIRB Congress 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and King, J. 2008. IIRB Congress 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 32-36.

Polymyxa resistance - a new form of rhizomania resistance from wild sea beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C., Grimmer, M. K., Mothersole, D. and Bean, K. 2008. Polymyxa resistance - a new form of rhizomania resistance from wild sea beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 44-47.

Beet mild yellowing virus resistance derived from wild and cultivated Beta germplasm

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grimmer, M. K., Bean, K. M. R., Luterbacher, M. C., Stevens, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2008. Beet mild yellowing virus resistance derived from wild and cultivated Beta germplasm. Plant Breeding. 127, pp. 315-318. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0523.2007.01457.x

Lower price = intensive beet growing

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2007. Lower price = intensive beet growing. Fieldwise. March 2007, pp. 2-4.

Reducing pesticide applications to row crops - a simple solution?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

May, M. J. 2007. Reducing pesticide applications to row crops - a simple solution? Abstracts AAB One Day Conference on Innovative Ideas in Pest and Weed Control in Field Vegetables, Wellesbourne, 13 November 2007 .

Sugar beet disease resistance - a 'marked' improvement for the future

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Grimmer, M. K., Stevens, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Sugar beet disease resistance - a 'marked' improvement for the future. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(4), pp. 8-10.

The implications of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for UK farmland biodiversity: a summary of the results of the Farm Scale Evaluations project

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brooks, D. R., Firbank, L. G., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R. and Woiwod, I. P. 2007. The implications of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for UK farmland biodiversity: a summary of the results of the Farm Scale Evaluations project. Proceedings Open Seminar on the Cultivation of Genetically Modified Crops and Evaluation of Ecological Effects, Tokyo, 3 November 2007 . NIAES, Tsukuba. pp. 29-52

Barley non-host interactions with Polymyxa species elicit a similar basal resistance response

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mcgrann, G. R. D., Townsend, B. J., Antoniw, J. F., Asher, M. J. C. and Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. 2007. Barley non-host interactions with Polymyxa species elicit a similar basal resistance response. Abstracts BSPP Presidential Meeting: Attack and Defence in Plant Disease, Bath, 12-14 September 2007 . pp. 67

Ornithological ups and downs. Bird populations on Broom's Barn

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Thornhill, W. A. and May, M. J. 2007. Ornithological ups and downs. Bird populations on Broom's Barn. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(3), pp. 18-21.

Soil management for sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

King, J. and May, M. J. 2007. Soil management for sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(3), pp. 29-31.

Industry says goodbye to three members of Broom's Barn staff

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2007. Industry says goodbye to three members of Broom's Barn staff. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(2), pp. 52-53.

IIRB Congress 2007

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

King, J., May, M. J. and Jarvis, P. 2007. IIRB Congress 2007. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(2), pp. 36-38.

Shorter rotations? - What effect on weed beet and fat-hen?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Cussans, J. W., May, M. J. and Champion, G. T. 2007. Shorter rotations? - What effect on weed beet and fat-hen? British Sugar Beet Review. 75(3), pp. 26-28.

Screening for genetic elements involved in the nonhost response of sugar beet to the plasmodiophorid cereal root parasite Polymyxa graminis by representational difference analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcgrann, G. R. D., Martin, L. D., Kingsnorth, C. S., Asher, M. J. C., Adams, M. J. and Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. 2007. Screening for genetic elements involved in the nonhost response of sugar beet to the plasmodiophorid cereal root parasite Polymyxa graminis by representational difference analysis. Journal of General Plant Pathology. 73, pp. 260-265. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10327-007-0024-x

Mitigation of indirect environmental effects of GM crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pidgeon, J. D., May, M. J., Perry, J. N. and Poppy, G. M. 2007. Mitigation of indirect environmental effects of GM crops. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 274, pp. 1475-1479. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2007.0401

Mapping of five resistance genes to sugar-beet powdery mildew using AFLP and anchored SNP markers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grimmer, M. K., Bean, K. M. R. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Mapping of five resistance genes to sugar-beet powdery mildew using AFLP and anchored SNP markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 115, pp. 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-007-0541-1

Pests and diseases update for 2006

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 2007. Pests and diseases update for 2006. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(1), pp. 16-20.

Investigations into the interactions between Beet Mild Yellowing Virus (MBYV) and Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus (BNYVV) in susceptible and rhizomania-resistant varieties

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Stevens, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Investigations into the interactions between Beet Mild Yellowing Virus (MBYV) and Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus (BNYVV) in susceptible and rhizomania-resistant varieties. Proceedings 69th IIRB Congress, Brussels, 15-16 February 2006 . pp. 8pp

Physiological effects of fungicides on the growth of sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Ober, E. S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Physiological effects of fungicides on the growth of sugar beet.

Planning weed control programmes for 2007

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2007. Planning weed control programmes for 2007. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(1), pp. 8-11.

An anchored linkage map for sugar beet based on AFLP, SNP and RAPD markers and QTL mapping of a new source of resistance to Beet necrotic yellow vein virus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grimmer, M. K., Trybush, S., Hanley, S. J., Francis, S. A., Karp, A. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. An anchored linkage map for sugar beet based on AFLP, SNP and RAPD markers and QTL mapping of a new source of resistance to Beet necrotic yellow vein virus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 114 (7), pp. 1151-1160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-007-0507-3

Comparison of ITS sequences from UK and North American sugar-beet powdery mildews and the designation of Erysiphe betae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Francis, S. A., Roden, B. C., Adams, M. J., Weiland, J. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Comparison of ITS sequences from UK and North American sugar-beet powdery mildews and the designation of Erysiphe betae. Mycological Research. 111 (2), pp. 204-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycres.2006.10.010

Effects of successive seasons of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant maize cropping on weeds and invertebrates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Heard, M. S., Clark, S. J., Rothery, P., Perry, J. N., Bohan, D. A., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Hawes, C., Haughton, A. J., May, M. J., Scott, R. J., Stuart, R. S., Squire, G. R. and Firbank, L. G. 2006. Effects of successive seasons of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant maize cropping on weeds and invertebrates. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 149 (3), pp. 249-254. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2006.00091.x

Close rotation beet - avoid the pitfalls

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Jaggard, K. W. 2006. Close rotation beet - avoid the pitfalls. British Sugar Beet Review. 74(4), pp. 12-15.

Identification of genes differentially expressed in sugar beet roots in response to challenge by Polymyxa graminis

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mcgrann, G. R. D., Martin, L. D., Asher, M. J. C., Adams, M. J. and Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. 2006. Identification of genes differentially expressed in sugar beet roots in response to challenge by Polymyxa graminis. Proceedings 6th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Bologna, 5-7 September 2005 . pp. 89-92

Maximizing yield potential with fungicides

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2006. Maximizing yield potential with fungicides. British Sugar Beet Review. 74(2), pp. 44-47.

Farm Scale Evaluations follow-up assessments of weed and soil seedbank: 2004-2006. Final report

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Heard, M., Brooks, D. R., Woiwod, I. P., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Squire, G., Hawes, C. and Banks, G. 2006. Farm Scale Evaluations follow-up assessments of weed and soil seedbank: 2004-2006. Final report.

Pests and diseases in sugar beet in 2005

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Asher, M. J. C., Stevens, M., Harrington, R., Parker, S., Foster, S. and Denholm, I. 2006. Pests and diseases in sugar beet in 2005. British Sugar Beet Review. 74(1), pp. 22-27.

Weeds and weed control

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

May, M. J. and Wilson, R. G. 2006. Weeds and weed control. in: Draycott, A. P. (ed.) Sugar beet Blackwell Publishing Oxford. pp. 359-386

Fungal and bacterial diseases

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Asher, M. J. C. and Hanson, L. E. 2006. Fungal and bacterial diseases. in: Draycott, A. P. (ed.) Sugar beet Blackwell Publishing Oxford. pp. 286-315

Effects of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant cropping systems on weed seedbanks in two years of following crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Firbank, L. G., Rothery, P., May, M. J., Clark, S. J., Scott, R. J., Stuart, R. C., Boffey, C. W. H., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Dewar, A. M., Perry, J. N. and Squire, G. R. 2006. Effects of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant cropping systems on weed seedbanks in two years of following crops. Biology Letters. 2, pp. 140-143. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2005.0390

Efficacy and selectivity of glyphosate and glufosinate in genetically modified sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wevers, J., May, M. J., Hermann, O. and Petersen, J. 2005. Efficacy and selectivity of glyphosate and glufosinate in genetically modified sugar beet. Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 45-59.

Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettitt, I. R., Bee, P. and May, M. J. 2005. Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry. Proceedings 68th IIRB Congress, Maastricht, 20-23 June 2005 .

An update on the persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lutman, P. J. W., Berry, K., Payne, R. W., Simpson, E., Sweet, J. B., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Wightman, P., Walker, K. and Lainsbury, M. 2005. An update on the persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Abstracts 2nd International Conference on Co-existence between GM and non-GM based agricultural supply chains, Montpellier, 14-15 November 2005 .

Preliminary investigations into the interactions between Beet mild yellowing virus (BMYV) and Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) in susceptible and rhizomania-resistant varieties

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Stevens, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2005. Preliminary investigations into the interactions between Beet mild yellowing virus (BMYV) and Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) in susceptible and rhizomania-resistant varieties. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 76 . pp. 13-17

Rhizomania - an update on the current position

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Prince, J., Asher, M. J. C., Stevens, M., Hoyles, J. and Limb, R. 2005. Rhizomania - an update on the current position. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(4), pp. 10-12.

Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2005. Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe? Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 153-158.

Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettitt, I. R. and May, M. J. 2005. Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 76 . pp. 35-40

Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit (Previously published in Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2005) 273, 111-119)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit (Previously published in Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2005) 273, 111-119). Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 139-152.

Options for further improving the environmental impact of sugar beet crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. and Champion, G. T. 2005. Options for further improving the environmental impact of sugar beet crops. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 76 . pp. 63-69

A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit (Reprinted from Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2003) 270, 335-340)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J., Woiwod, I. P., Haylock, L. A., Champion, G. T., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit (Reprinted from Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2003) 270, 335-340). Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 127-138.

Interaction of neonicotinoid seed treatments with lenacil herbicide applied to sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Garner, B. H. and May, M. J. 2005. Interaction of neonicotinoid seed treatments with lenacil herbicide applied to sugar beet. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 31 October-2 November 2005 . pp. 883-888

Fungicides for the control of foliar diseases in sugar beet: fungicidal and physiological effects

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Ober, E. 2005. Fungicides for the control of foliar diseases in sugar beet: fungicidal and physiological effects. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 76 . pp. 27-33

The UK Farm Scale Evaluations of GM crops - a post script

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Champion, G. T., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. The UK Farm Scale Evaluations of GM crops - a post script. Outlooks on Pest Management. 16, pp. 164-173.

2005 IIRB Congress - report

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bee, P., Walters, C., King, J. and May, M. J. 2005. 2005 IIRB Congress - report. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(3), pp. 15-19.

Persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lutman, P. J. W., Berry, K., Payne, R. W., Simpson, E., Sweet, J. B., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Wightman, P., Walker, K. and Lainsbury, M. 2005. Persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 272 (1575), pp. 1909-1915. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2005.3166

BRIGHT sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J., Champion, G. M., Lainsbury, M., Lutman, P. J. W. and Sweet, J. 2005. BRIGHT sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(2), pp. 18-23.

Weed control experiences in 2004 and prospects for 2005

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2005. Weed control experiences in 2004 and prospects for 2005. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(1), pp. 8-10.

Weed beet control in crops other than beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2005. Weed beet control in crops other than beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(1), pp. 26-31.

Pests and diseases in 2004

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Stevens, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2005. Pests and diseases in 2004. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(1), pp. 2-7.

Fungicides for 2005

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2005. Fungicides for 2005. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(2), pp. 28-32.

Environmental impact and economic assessment for UK sugar beet production systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tzilivakis, J., Jaggard, K. W., Lewis, K. A., May, M. J. and Warner, D. J. 2005. Environmental impact and economic assessment for UK sugar beet production systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 107, pp. 341-358.

Sources of resistance to diseases of sugar beet in related Beta germplasm: II. Soil-borne diseases

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Luterbacher, M. C., Asher, M. J. C., Beyer, W., Mandolino, G., Scholten, O. E., Frese, L., Biancardi, E., Stevanato, P., Mechelke, W. and Slyvchenko, O. 2005. Sources of resistance to diseases of sugar beet in related Beta germplasm: II. Soil-borne diseases. Euphytica. 141, pp. 49-63.

Effects on weed and invertebrate abundance and diversity of herbicide management in genetically modified herbicide-tolerant winter-sown oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bohan, D. A., Boffey, C. W. H., Brooks, D. R., Clark, S. J., Dewar, A. M., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R., Woiwod, I. P. and Champion, G. T. 2005. Effects on weed and invertebrate abundance and diversity of herbicide management in genetically modified herbicide-tolerant winter-sown oilseed rape. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 272, pp. 463-474. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2004.3049

Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 272, pp. 111-119.

GMHT use in sugar beet - opportunities for weed management and implications for wildlife and rotations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Champion, G. M. and May, M. J. 2004. GMHT use in sugar beet - opportunities for weed management and implications for wildlife and rotations. GM Crops - Ecological Dimensions. Aspects of Applied Biology 74 . pp. 197-205

Make more of field margins

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2004. Make more of field margins. Four Seasons - Sugar Beet. No 3, pp. 1-2.

Sources of resistance to diseases of sugar beet in related Beta germplasm: I. Foliar diseases

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Luterbacher, M. C., Asher, M. J. C., Deambrogio, E., Biancardi, E., Stevenato, P. and Frese, L. 2004. Sources of resistance to diseases of sugar beet in related Beta germplasm: I. Foliar diseases. Euphytica. 139, pp. 105-121.

Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2004. Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe? International Sugar Journal. 106, pp. 542-547.

ICM in beet rotations and the impact of sugar beet on biodiversity

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Walters, C. 2004. ICM in beet rotations and the impact of sugar beet on biodiversity. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(3), pp. 15-17.

Sugar beet at Cereals 2004

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Walters, C. and May, M. J. 2004. Sugar beet at Cereals 2004. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(3), pp. 18-19.

Comparison of application methods to prolong the survival of potential biocontrol bacteria on stored sugar-beet seed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Walker, R., Rossall, S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2004. Comparison of application methods to prolong the survival of potential biocontrol bacteria on stored sugar-beet seed. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 97, pp. 293-305. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2004.02318.x

A model for the invasion and spread of rhizomania in the United Kingdom: implications for disease control strategies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stacey, A. J., Truscott, J. E., Asher, M. J. C. and Gilligan, C. A. 2004. A model for the invasion and spread of rhizomania in the United Kingdom: implications for disease control strategies. Phytopathology. 94, pp. 209-215.

Botanical and rotational implications of genetically modified herbicide tolerance in winter oilseed rape and sugar beet (BRIGHT Project)(H-GCA Project Report No. 353)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Sweet, J., Simpson, E., Law, J., Lutman, P. J. W., Berry, K. J., Payne, R. W., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Walker, K., Wightman, P. and Lainsbury, M. 2004. Botanical and rotational implications of genetically modified herbicide tolerance in winter oilseed rape and sugar beet (BRIGHT Project)(H-GCA Project Report No. 353). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2004. Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe? Proceedings 67th IIRB Congress, Brussels, 11-12 February 2004 . pp. 107-111

Foliar disease control update

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2004. Foliar disease control update. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(2), pp. 38-43.

Environmental impact of GM herbicide-tolerant crops: the UK Farm Scale Evaluations and proposal for mitigation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2004. Environmental impact of GM herbicide-tolerant crops: the UK Farm Scale Evaluations and proposal for mitigation. ISB News Report. February 2004, pp. 2-5.

IIRB Congress 2004 - report

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bee, P., King, J. and May, M. J. 2004. IIRB Congress 2004 - report. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(2), pp. 2-8.

Weed control in 2003 and comments for 2004

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2004. Weed control in 2003 and comments for 2004. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(1), pp. 8-11.

Weed beet - the hidden menace

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2004. Weed beet - the hidden menace. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(1), pp. 18-21.

Rhizomania - update on the 2003 season

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C., Hoyles, J. and Prince, J. 2004. Rhizomania - update on the 2003 season. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(1), pp. 22-23,26.

Ban on triazine herbicides likely to reduce but not negate relative benefits of GMHT maize cropping

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perry, J. N., Firbank, L. G., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Heard, M. S., May, M. J., Hawes, C., Squire, G. R., Rothery, P., Woiwod, I. P. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2004. Ban on triazine herbicides likely to reduce but not negate relative benefits of GMHT maize cropping. Nature. 428 (6980), pp. 313-316. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02374

Opportunities for weed manipulation using GMHT row crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Opportunities for weed manipulation using GMHT row crops. Proceedings 7th ICABR International Conference on Public Goods and Public Policy for Agricultural Biotechnology, Ravello, 29 June-3 July 2003 .

Sugar beet downy mildew - on the increase?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2003. Sugar beet downy mildew - on the increase? Tillage Farmer. 11, pp. 8-9.

Environmentally-friendly crop protection in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N. and May, M. J. 2003. Environmentally-friendly crop protection in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet. Proceedings 7th ICABR International Conference on Public Goods and Public Policy for Agricultural Biotechnology, Ravello, 29 June-3 July 2003 .

Managing weeds for environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Champion, G. T. and May, M. J. 2003. Managing weeds for environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 537-542

GM management for environmental benefit

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pidgeon, J. D., May, M. J. and Dewar, A. M. 2003. GM management for environmental benefit. Proceedings 7th ICABR International Conference on Public Goods and Public Policy for Agricultural Biotechnology, Ravello, 29 June-3 July 2003 .

Development of a recombinant antibody ELISA test for the detection of Polymyxa betae and its use in resistance screening

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kingsnorth, C. S., Asher, M. J. C., Keane, G. J. P., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Luterbacher, M. C. and Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. 2003. Development of a recombinant antibody ELISA test for the detection of Polymyxa betae and its use in resistance screening. Plant Pathology. 52, pp. 673-680.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 April 2003

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Fairfax, C., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 April 2003.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2003

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2003.

The Farm Scale Evaluations of GMHT crops: what do the results mean for sugar beet?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Champion, G. T., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2003. The Farm Scale Evaluations of GMHT crops: what do the results mean for sugar beet? Britsh Sugar Beet Review. 71(4), pp. 15-22.

Sugar beet at Cereals 2003

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet at Cereals 2003. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(3), p. 41.

Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. International Sugar Journal. 105, pp. 322-329.

The implications of spring-sown genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for farmland biodiversity: a commentary on the Farm Scale Evaluations of spring sown crops (DEFRA report)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Perry, J. N., Squire, G. R., Bohan, D. A., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R. E., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. The implications of spring-sown genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for farmland biodiversity: a commentary on the Farm Scale Evaluations of spring sown crops (DEFRA report).

Crop management and agronomic context of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D. R., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R. E., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Perry, J. N., Randle, Z., Rossall, M. J., Rothery, P., Skellern, M. P., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R. and Thomas, M. R. 2003. Crop management and agronomic context of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1801-1818. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1405

On the rationale and interpretation of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Squire, G. R., Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Daniels, R. E., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Roy, D. B., Woiwod, I. P. and Firbank, L. G. 2003. On the rationale and interpretation of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1779-1799.

Integrated crop management in sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Integrated crop management in sugar beet. International Sugar Journal. 105(1250), pp. 78-82.

Sugar beet growing on 2003

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet growing on 2003. Farming First. Spring/Summer 2003, p. 4.

Sugar beet and the UK environment

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Walters, C. and May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet and the UK environment. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(3), pp. 5-7.

Sugar beet growing in northern Italy

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bee, P., May, M. J. and Draycott, P. 2003. Sugar beet growing in northern Italy. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(3), pp. 16-19.

Sugar beet growing in Italy

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet growing in Italy. Nickerson Sugar Beet Club Newsletter. Issue 9.

Sugar beet farmers must see the light

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet farmers must see the light. Farm Business. 20 March 2003, p. 24.

Using headland margins to boost environmental benefits of sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Nowakowski, M. 2003. Using headland margins to boost environmental benefits of sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(2), pp. 48-51.

The development of a quantitative ELISA for the detection of Polymyxa betae

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kingsnorth, C. S., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2003. The development of a quantitative ELISA for the detection of Polymyxa betae. Proceedings 5th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Zurich, 22-25 July 2002 . pp. 96-99

Isolation and characterization of genes induced during non-host resistance to Polymyxa spp

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kingsnorth, C. S., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2003. Isolation and characterization of genes induced during non-host resistance to Polymyxa spp. Proceedings 5th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Zurich, 22-25 July 2002 . pp. 76-79

Economic consequences for UK farmers of growing GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J. 2003. Economic consequences for UK farmers of growing GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 142, pp. 41-48.

A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J., Woiwod, I. P., Haylock, L. A., Champion, G. T., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2003. A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 270, pp. 335-340.

Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. Proceedings 1st Joint IIRB-ASSBT Congress, San Antonio, 26 February-1 March 2003 . pp. 77-89

First joint conference for 30 years: meeting of European and American sugar beet technologists

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. First joint conference for 30 years: meeting of European and American sugar beet technologists. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(2), pp. 18-20.

Real-time analysis of Polymyxa betae GST expression in infected sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kingsnorth, C. F., Kingsnorth, A, J., Lyons, P. A., Chwarszczynska, D. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2003. Real-time analysis of Polymyxa betae GST expression in infected sugar beet. Molecular Plant Pathology. 4, pp. 171-176.

An introduction to the farm-scale evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Firbank, L. G., Heard, M. S., Woiwod, I. P., Hawes, C., Haughton, A. J., Champion, G. T., Scott, R. J., Hill, M. O., Dewar, A. M., Squires, G. R., May, M. J., Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Daniels, R. E., Osborne, J. L., Roy, D. B., Black, H. I. J., Rothery, P. and Perry, J. N. 2003. An introduction to the farm-scale evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Journal of Applied Ecology. 40 (1), pp. 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2664.2003.00787.x

Management of GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for potential environmental benefit to farmland birds

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2002. Management of GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for potential environmental benefit to farmland birds. Institute Of Arable Crops Research Annual Report. 2001-2002, pp. 44-47.

Sugar beet rhizomania - the current situation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2002. Sugar beet rhizomania - the current situation. Tillage Farmer. 10, pp. 8-10.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 27 March 2002

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2002. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 27 March 2002.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2002

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Fairfax, C., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2002. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2002.

Pests and diseases update in Europe - a report from the IIRB study group meeting in France

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., Francis, S. A., Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 2002. Pests and diseases update in Europe - a report from the IIRB study group meeting in France. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(4), pp. 10-13.

Sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2002. Sugar beet. Crop Production Magazine. 4, p. 38.

Rhizomania management in the UK; year 1 of the new joint industry policy in operation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Limb, R., Prince, J., Asher, M. J. C. and Hoyles, J. 2002. Rhizomania management in the UK; year 1 of the new joint industry policy in operation. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(4), pp. 2-5.

The effect of late weed control in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet on the biodiversity of arthropods

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Baker, P. M. and May, M. J. 2002. The effect of late weed control in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet on the biodiversity of arthropods. Proceedings 12th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Wageningen, 24-27 June 2002 . pp. 100-101

The development of sugar-beet rhizomania and its control in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. 2002. The development of sugar-beet rhizomania and its control in the UK. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 113-120

Sugar beet and related crops

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

May, M. J. 2002. Sugar beet and related crops. in: Naylor, R. E. L. (ed.) Weed management handbook Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications. pp. 373-376

The evaluation of rhizomania resistant sugar beet for the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Asher, M. J. C., Chwarszczynska, D. M. and Leaman, M. 2002. The evaluation of rhizomania resistant sugar beet for the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 141, pp. 101-109.

Environmental assessment of sugar beet production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tzilivakis, J., Jaggard, K. W., Lewis, K. A., May, M. J. and Warner, D. J. 2002. Environmental assessment of sugar beet production. Proceedings 65th IIRB Congress, Brussels, February 2002 . pp. 13-33

Isolation and characterisation of genes induced during non-host resistance to Polymyxa spp.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kingsnorth, C. S., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2002. Isolation and characterisation of genes induced during non-host resistance to Polymyxa spp. Abstracts 5th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Zurich, 22-25 July 2002 .

The development of a quantitative ELISA for the detection of Polymyxa betae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kingsnorth, C. S., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2002. The development of a quantitative ELISA for the detection of Polymyxa betae. Abstracts 5th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Zurich, 22-25 July 2002 .

Weed beet control 2002

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Longden, P. J., May, M. J. and Fisher, S. J. 2002. Weed beet control 2002. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(2), pp. 38-41.

Novel approaches to weed management and their effects on sugar beet yield

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Sawford, K., Goward, S. and Davidson, H. 2002. Novel approaches to weed management and their effects on sugar beet yield. Proceedings 12th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Wageningen, 24-27 June 2002 . pp. 148-149

Diseases in 2001 and their control

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2002. Diseases in 2001 and their control. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(2), pp. 30-33.

Colonization of the developing rhizosphere of sugar beet seedlings by potential biocontrol agents applied as seed treatments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Walker, R., Rossall, S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2002. Colonization of the developing rhizosphere of sugar beet seedlings by potential biocontrol agents applied as seed treatments. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 92 (2), pp. 228-237. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2672.2002.01523.x

Grower's Guide 6th edition goes on-line

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J., Pettitt, I. R. and Fisher, S. 2002. Grower's Guide 6th edition goes on-line. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(1), pp. 32-34.

Weed control in 2002

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Lainsbury, M. 2002. Weed control in 2002. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(1), pp. 9-11.

Low cost weed control in UK sugar beet production?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. 2002. Low cost weed control in UK sugar beet production? British Crop Protection Council 38th Annual Review of Weed Control . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 39-46

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 31 January 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bater, J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2001. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 31 January 2001.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 11 October 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2001. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 11 October 2001.

Compatibility with seed treatment chemicals of rhizobacteria antagonistic to the sugar-beet damping-off pathogen Aphanomyces cochlioides

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Walker, R., Rossall. S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2001. Compatibility with seed treatment chemicals of rhizobacteria antagonistic to the sugar-beet damping-off pathogen Aphanomyces cochlioides.

Weed management for agricultural and environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2001. Weed management for agricultural and environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 2001 . pp. 373-380

Control of volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences for populations of potato cyst nematodes

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2001. Control of volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences for populations of potato cyst nematodes. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(4), pp. 19-23.

Sugar beet a grower's guide - an encyclopaedic database in sugar beet agronomy

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettitt, I. R., May, M. J. and Fisher, S. J. 2001. Sugar beet a grower's guide - an encyclopaedic database in sugar beet agronomy. Proceedings 64th IIRB Congress, Bruges, June 2001 . pp. 109-114

Information transfer for sugar beet production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. and Fisher, S. J. 2001. Information transfer for sugar beet production. Proceedings 64th IIRB Congress, Bruges, June 2001 . pp. 81-88

Biology and control of late-season leaf diseases in sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Francis, S. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 2001. Biology and control of late-season leaf diseases in sugar beet. Tillage Farmer. 8, pp. 10-12.

Wild Beta species as a source of resistance to sugar-beet pests and diseases

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C., Luterbacher, M. C. and Frese, L. 2001. Wild Beta species as a source of resistance to sugar-beet pests and diseases. Proceedings 64th IIRB Congress, Bruges, June 2001 . pp. 141-152

Wild Beta species as a source of resistance to sugar-beet pests and diseases

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C., Luterbacher, M. C. and Frese, L. 2001. Wild Beta species as a source of resistance to sugar-beet pests and diseases.

Root rots: is there a problem?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2001. Root rots: is there a problem? British Sugar Beet Review. 69(3), pp. 18-21.

Sugar beet - a grower's guide (an encyclopaedic database for sugar beet agronomy)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pettitt, I., May, M. J. and Fisher, S. 2001. Sugar beet - a grower's guide (an encyclopaedic database for sugar beet agronomy). British Sugar Beet Review. 69(3), pp. 14-17.

GMHT sugar beet - win:win scenarios for agricultural (sic) and the environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

May, M. J., Dewar, A. M. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2001. GMHT sugar beet - win:win scenarios for agricultural (sic) and the environment. Posters Conference on Seeds of Opportunity: the Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture, London, 31 May-1 June 2001 .

Weed competition in sugar beet and herbicide programming

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Fisher, S. 2001. Weed competition in sugar beet and herbicide programming. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(1), pp. 6-8.

Pests and diseases in the USA

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Francis, S. A., Asher, M. J. C. and Stevens, M. 2001. Pests and diseases in the USA. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(1), pp. 10-14.

Pests and diseases of sugar beet in 2000

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 2001. Pests and diseases of sugar beet in 2000. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(1), pp. 21-25.

Weed beet - how to get the most from control methods

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2001. Weed beet - how to get the most from control methods. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(2), pp. 38-43.

Protecting autumn growth

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2001. Protecting autumn growth. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(2), pp. 17-18.

Glyphosate applied to volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide- tolerant sugar beet reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2001. Glyphosate applied to volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide- tolerant sugar beet reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes. Abstracts 53rd International Symposium on Crop Protection, Ghent, 8 May 2001 . pp. 157

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 20 October 2000

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bater, J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Glen, D. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., Maudsley, M. J., Marshall, E. J. P., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2000. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 20 October 2000. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Herbicide tolerant crops

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May, M. J., Dewar, A. M. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2000. Herbicide tolerant crops.

'Bertie' the beet

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May, M. J. and Goward, S. G. 2000. 'Bertie' the beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(4), pp. 34-36.

Weed beet update (one years seeding - ? years weeding)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2000. Weed beet update (one years seeding - ? years weeding). British Sugar Beet Review. 68(4), pp. 15-17.

Disease resistance in collections of Beta species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Luterbacher, M. C., Smith, J. M., Asher, M. J. C. and Frese, L. 2000. Disease resistance in collections of Beta species. Journal of sugar beet research. 37, pp. 39-47.

Exploiting novel sources of disease resistance in Beta germplasm using molecular markers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Francis, S. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Exploiting novel sources of disease resistance in Beta germplasm using molecular markers. Journal of sugar beet research. 37, pp. 89-95.

Sugar production in Turkey

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fisher, S. and May, M. J. 2000. Sugar production in Turkey. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(4), pp. 27-30.

Use of transgenic glyphosate-tolerance in sugar beet to control aphids and potato cyst nematodes

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Bean, K. M., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2000. Use of transgenic glyphosate-tolerance in sugar beet to control aphids and potato cyst nematodes. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 1229-1236

Modelling the effect of temperature on the development of Polymyxa betae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Webb, C. R., Gilligan, C. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Modelling the effect of temperature on the development of Polymyxa betae. Plant Pathology. 49 (5), pp. 600-607. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2000.00483.x

Predicting sugar-beet rhizosphere colonisation by two potential biocontrol agents applied as a mixture to seed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Walker, R., Rossall, S. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Predicting sugar-beet rhizosphere colonisation by two potential biocontrol agents applied as a mixture to seed. Predicting Field Performance in Crop Protection. BCPC Symposium Proceedings 74 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 13-18

Screening for resistance to Polymyxa betae the development of a recombinant antiserum

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Kingsnorth, C. S., Halsey, K. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Screening for resistance to Polymyxa betae the development of a recombinant antiserum. Proceedings 63rd Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Interlaken, February 2000 . pp. 465-470

The development of a recombinant antibody to Polymyxa betae and its use in resistance screening

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Kingsnorth, C. S., Halsey, K. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. The development of a recombinant antibody to Polymyxa betae and its use in resistance screening. Sherwood, J. L. and Rush, C. M. (ed.) Proceedings 4th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Monterey, 6-9 October 1999 . pp. 97-100

Specific polyclonal antibodies for the obligate plant parasite Polymyxa - a targeted recombinant DNA approach

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Halsey, K. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Specific polyclonal antibodies for the obligate plant parasite Polymyxa - a targeted recombinant DNA approach. Plant Pathology. 49 (2), pp. 276-287. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2000.00446.x

The Grower's Guide (new edition)

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May, M. J. and Fisher, S. 2000. The Grower's Guide (new edition). British Sugar Beet Review. 68(3), p. 29.

Efficiency and selectivity of RR and LL weed control techniques compared to classical weed control systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. 2000. Efficiency and selectivity of RR and LL weed control techniques compared to classical weed control systems. Proceedings 63rd Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Interlaken, February 2000 . pp. 163-170

Disease resistance sources in different Beta population

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Luterbacher, M. C., Smith, J. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Disease resistance sources in different Beta population. Proceedings 63rd Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Interlaken, February 2000 . pp. 459-463

Locations of disease resistance genes in the sugar-beet genome

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Francis, S. A., Jennings, A. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Locations of disease resistance genes in the sugar-beet genome. Proceedings 63rd Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Interlaken, February 2000 . pp. 455-458

Weed control in 1999 and comments for 2000

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fisher, S. and May, M. J. 2000. Weed control in 1999 and comments for 2000. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(1), pp. 26-30.

LERAP for sugar beet

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Fisher, S. and May, M. J. 2000. LERAP for sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(1), pp. 38-41.

Glyphosate applied to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and 'volunteer' potatoes reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes and the number and size of daughter tubers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2000. Glyphosate applied to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and 'volunteer' potatoes reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes and the number and size of daughter tubers. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 136, pp. 179-187.

Delayed control of weeds in glyphosate-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences on aphid infestation and yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Bean, K. M. and May, M. J. 2000. Delayed control of weeds in glyphosate-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences on aphid infestation and yield. Pest Management Science. 56 (4), pp. 345-350. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1526-4998(200004)56:4<345::AID-PS126>3.3.CO;2-P

GM sugar beet - the present situation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2000. GM sugar beet - the present situation. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(2), pp. 22-27.

Pests and diseases in sugar beet: a review of 1999

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Pests and diseases in sugar beet: a review of 1999. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(1), pp. 11-17.

Progress with Rhizomania resistant varieties in the UK

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Kerr, S. 2000. Progress with Rhizomania resistant varieties in the UK. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(1), pp. 23-25.

Control of foliar diseases

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 2000. Control of foliar diseases. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(2), pp. 28-33.

Farm scale evaluation of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim Report. 3 March 2000

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Champion, G., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Dixon, M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., Lutman, P. J. W., Maudsley, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J. and Woiwod, I. P. 2000. Farm scale evaluation of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim Report. 3 March 2000.

A model for the temporal buildup of Polymyxa betae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Webb, C. R., Gilligan, C. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 1999. A model for the temporal buildup of Polymyxa betae. Phytopathology. 89 (1), pp. 30-38. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.1999.89.1.30

Evaluation of opportunities for dissemination of national pest and disease information (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 198)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Champion, G. T., May, M. J. and Harrington, R. 1999. Evaluation of opportunities for dissemination of national pest and disease information (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 198). H-GCA, London.

Sugar-beet rhizomania: the spread of a soil-borne disease

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1999. Sugar-beet rhizomania: the spread of a soil-borne disease. Microbiology Today. 26, pp. 120-122.

Farm-scale evaluation of GM crops explained

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Firbank, L. G., Dewar, A. M., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Squire, G. R. and Woiwod, I. P. 1999. Farm-scale evaluation of GM crops explained. Nature. 399 (6738), pp. 727-728. https://doi.org/10.1038/21516

Foliar disease control in 1999

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1999. Foliar disease control in 1999. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(2), pp. 20-21.

AAB Conference - protection and production of sugar beet and potatoes

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1999. AAB Conference - protection and production of sugar beet and potatoes. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 32-33.

Rhizomania and other pests and diseases in 1998

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 1999. Rhizomania and other pests and diseases in 1998. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 13-17.

Cheaper weed control in the Netherlands

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1999. Cheaper weed control in the Netherlands. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 8-9.

Weed control in 1998 - lessons learnt and new herbicide products for 1999

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1999. Weed control in 1998 - lessons learnt and new herbicide products for 1999. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 4-6.

Optimising herbicide applications. What are farmers doing? What should they be doing?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1998. Optimising herbicide applications. What are farmers doing? What should they be doing?

Sources of disease resistance in wild Beta germplasm

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Luterbacher, M. C., Smith, J. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1998. Sources of disease resistance in wild Beta germplasm. Protection and Production of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 52 . pp. 423-430

Progress towards the control of rhizomania in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. 1998. Progress towards the control of rhizomania in the UK. Protection and Production of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 52 . pp. 415-422

Use of molecular markers in breeding for disease resistance in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Francis, S. A., Redfearn, M., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Asher, M. J. C. and Lewellen, R. T. 1998. Use of molecular markers in breeding for disease resistance in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Protection and Production of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 52 . pp. 279-285

Evaluation of Beta germplasm for disease resistance and stress tolerance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Asher, M. J. C. and Smith, H. G. 1998. Evaluation of Beta germplasm for disease resistance and stress tolerance. Proceedings 4th International Beta Genetic Resources Workshop and World Beta Network Conference, Izmir, 28 February-3 March 1996 . International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Rome. pp. 77

Control of sugar beet foliar diseases in England

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1998. Control of sugar beet foliar diseases in England. Tillage Farmer. 6(1), pp. 12-13.

Alto - a new fungicide for foliar disease control

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1998. Alto - a new fungicide for foliar disease control. British Sugar Beet Review. 66(2), pp. 45-46.

Surf the net to Broom's Barn

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Thornhill, W. A. 1998. Surf the net to Broom's Barn. British Sugar Beet Review. 66(1), pp. 40-41.

Pests and diseases in sugar beet: a review of problems in 1997

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1998. Pests and diseases in sugar beet: a review of problems in 1997. British Sugar Beet Review. 66(1), pp. 32-35.

Effect of weather on efficacy of herbicides in sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J., Lainsbury, M. A. and Hilton, J. G. 1997. Effect of weather on efficacy of herbicides in sugar beet. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1997 . pp. 857-862

Criteria for evaluating biological control agents for sugar beet seedling diseases

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Williams, G. E., Piszczek, J. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1997. Criteria for evaluating biological control agents for sugar beet seedling diseases. Proceedings 60th Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Cambridge, July 1997 . pp. 589-593

The development of molecular markers for evaluating disease resistance in Beta $ germplasm

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Redfearn, M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1997. The development of molecular markers for evaluating disease resistance in Beta $ germplasm. Proceedings 60th Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Cambridge, July 1997 . pp. 454-548

Rhizomania: the role of vector and virus resistance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S. and Chwarszczynska, D. M. 1997. Rhizomania: the role of vector and virus resistance. Proceedings 60th Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Cambridge, July 1997 . pp. 389-393

The 1997 rhizomania demonstration trials

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1997. The 1997 rhizomania demonstration trials. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(4), pp. 4-7.

Changes in the weight and quality of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) roots in storage clamps on farms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jaggard, K. W., Clark, C. J. A., May, M. J., Mccullagh, S. and Draycott, A. P. 1997. Changes in the weight and quality of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) roots in storage clamps on farms. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 129 (3), pp. 287-301. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859697004747

Information from Broom's Barn

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Thornhill, W. A. 1997. Information from Broom's Barn. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(2), pp. 44-46.

Weed control chemicals for 1997

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1997. Weed control chemicals for 1997. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(1), pp. 8-12.

Weed control in 1997 and lessons from 1996

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1997. Weed control in 1997 and lessons from 1996. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(1), pp. 6-7.

Pests and diseases of sugar beet: a review of 1996

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 1997. Pests and diseases of sugar beet: a review of 1996. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(1), pp. 14-19.

Development and application of molecular methods for the study of Polymyxa betae

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Williams, G., Ward, E., Adams, M. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1996. Development and application of molecular methods for the study of Polymyxa betae. Sherwood, J. L. and Rush, C. M. (ed.) Proceedings 3rd Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Dundee, 6-7 August 1996 . American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, Denver. pp. 173-176

Selection of rhizobacteria for the control of Pythium ultimum and Aphanomyces cochlioides on sugar-beet seedlings

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Williams, G. E. and Asher, M. J. C. 1996. Selection of rhizobacteria for the control of Pythium ultimum and Aphanomyces cochlioides on sugar-beet seedlings. Crop Protection. 15, pp. 479-486.

Soil-borne diseases of sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1996. Soil-borne diseases of sugar beet. ARIA newsletter. 1996, pp. 29-32.

The effect of Polymyxa betae on sugar-beet seedling root growth

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Blunt, S. J. 1996. The effect of Polymyxa betae on sugar-beet seedling root growth. Proceedings 59th Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Brussels, February 1996 . pp. 283-292

Forecasting, epidemiology and control of powdery mildew in sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Williams, G. E. 1996. Forecasting, epidemiology and control of powdery mildew in sugar beet. Proceedings 59th Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Brussels, February 1996 . pp. 83-93

Rhizomania: progress with resistant varieties

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Kerr, S. 1996. Rhizomania: progress with resistant varieties. British Sugar Beet Review. 64(2), pp. 19-22.

Single-tube, nested PCR for the diagnosis of Polymyxa betae infection in sugar beet roots and colorimetric analysis of amplified products

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1996. Single-tube, nested PCR for the diagnosis of Polymyxa betae infection in sugar beet roots and colorimetric analysis of amplified products. Phytopathology. 86 (5), pp. 493-497. https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-86-493

Sugar beet pests and diseases review of 1995

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1996. Sugar beet pests and diseases review of 1995. British Sugar Beet Review. 64(1), pp. 28-32.

Studies on the life-cycle of Polymyxa betae in sugar beet roots

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barr, K. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1996. Studies on the life-cycle of Polymyxa betae in sugar beet roots. Mycological Research. 100, pp. 203-208.

Molecular biology: how can it help the sugar beet industry?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Stevens, M., Van Roggen, P. and Scott, R. 1996. Molecular biology: how can it help the sugar beet industry? British Sugar Beet Review. 64(1), pp. 20-22.

The effect of fungicides on sugar beet infected with beet mild yellowing virus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, H. G., Asher, M. J. C., Williams, G. E. and Hallsworth, P. B. 1995. The effect of fungicides on sugar beet infected with beet mild yellowing virus. Crop Protection. 14, pp. 665-669.

Prospects for biological control of sugar-beet seedling diseases

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Williams, G. E. 1995. Prospects for biological control of sugar-beet seedling diseases. Proceedings 58th Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Beaune, June 1995 . pp. 367-372

The development of rhizomania and other sugar-beet root diseases in the UK

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1995. The development of rhizomania and other sugar-beet root diseases in the UK. Biatas - the Tillage Farmer. 2, pp. 10-14.

Violet root rot - on the increase

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Cogman, R. 1995. Violet root rot - on the increase. British Sugar Beet Review. 63(1), pp. 8-9.

Resistance to Polymyxa betae in wild Beta species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barr, K. J., Asher, M. J. C. and Lewis, B. G. 1995. Resistance to Polymyxa betae in wild Beta species. Plant Pathology. 44 (2), pp. 301-307. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1995.tb02781.x

Recent progress in sugar-beet seed research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Thomas, T. H., Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 1995. Recent progress in sugar-beet seed research. in: F.O. Licht World Sugar and Sweetener Yearbook 1995 F. O. Licht GmbH, Ratzeburg. pp. F5-F22

Development of PCR for the detection of Polymyxa betae in sugar beet roots and its application in field studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Chwarszczynska, D. M., Adams, M. J., Ward, E. and Asher, M. J. C. 1995. Development of PCR for the detection of Polymyxa betae in sugar beet roots and its application in field studies. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 47 (5), pp. 303-313. https://doi.org/10.1006/pmpp.1995.1060

Control of pests and diseases in sugar beet by seed treatments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Dewar, A. M. 1994. Control of pests and diseases in sugar beet by seed treatments. Seed treatment: progress and prospects. British Crop Protection Council Monograph 57 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 151-158

Rhizomania: recent developments

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1994. Rhizomania: recent developments. British Sugar Beet Review. 62(4), pp. 10-12.

The incidence of Pythium spp. and Aphanomyces cochlioides associated with the sugar-beet growing soils of Britain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Payne, P. A., Asher, M. J. C. and Kershaw, C. D. 1994. The incidence of Pythium spp. and Aphanomyces cochlioides associated with the sugar-beet growing soils of Britain. Plant Pathology. 43 (2), pp. 300-308. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1994.tb02688.x

A European perspective on pesticide seed treatments in sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1994. A European perspective on pesticide seed treatments in sugar beet. Pesticide Outlook. 5(3), pp. 11-17.

Characterisation of Polymyxa species by restriction analysis of PCR-amplified ribosomal DNA

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ward, E., Adams, M. J., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Collier, C. R. and Asher, M. J. C. 1994. Characterisation of Polymyxa species by restriction analysis of PCR-amplified ribosomal DNA. Plant Pathology. 43 (5), pp. 872-877. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1994.tb01631.x

Pest and disease review of 1993

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1994. Pest and disease review of 1993. British Sugar Beet Review. 62(1), pp. 16-18.

The development of diagnostics for evaluating Beta germplasm

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thomas, T. H., Asher, M. J. C., Smith, H. G., Clarke, N. A., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Stevens, M. and Thompson, J. R. 1993. The development of diagnostics for evaluating Beta germplasm. Journal of sugar beet research. 30, pp. 261-266.

Research to contain beet rhizomania in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Henry, C. M. 1993. Research to contain beet rhizomania in the UK. Plant Health in the European Single Market. British Crop Protection Council Monograph 54 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 111-122

Mechanisms of resistance to Polymyxa betae in wild Beta species

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Barr, K. J. 1993. Mechanisms of resistance to Polymyxa betae in wild Beta species. Proceedings 2nd Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Montreal, July 1993 . pp. 129-132

Rhizomania - the British experience

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1993. Rhizomania - the British experience. Biatas - the Tillage Farmer. 47(4), pp. 4-8.

Rhizomania

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Asher, M. J. C. 1993. Rhizomania. in: Cooke, D. A. and Scott, R. K. (ed.) The sugar beet crop. Science into practice Chapman & Hall, London. pp. 311-346

A sensitive DNA probe for the detection of Polymyxa betae in sugar beet roots

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Ward, E., Adams, M. J., Collier, C. R., Chwarszczynska, D. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1993. A sensitive DNA probe for the detection of Polymyxa betae in sugar beet roots. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 43 (5), pp. 379-390. https://doi.org/10.1006/pmpp.1993.1066

Development of molecular methods for the identification of Polymyxa species

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ward, E., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Adams, M. J., Collier, C. R. and Asher, M. J. C. 1993. Development of molecular methods for the identification of Polymyxa species. Hirucki, C. (ed.) Proceedings 2nd Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Denver, 1993 . American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, Denver. pp. 87-90

Biological and molecular differences between isolates of Polymyxa species

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Adams, M. J., Ward, E., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Barr, K. J., Collier, C. R. and Asher, M. J. C. 1993. Biological and molecular differences between isolates of Polymyxa species. Abstracts 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, 28th July - 6th August 1993 . pp. 277

Development of molecular identification methods for Polymyxa isolates

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ward, E., Mutasa-Göttgens, E. S., Collier, C. R., Adams, M. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1993. Development of molecular identification methods for Polymyxa isolates. Abstracts 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, 28th July - 6th August 1993 . pp. 38

Controlling leaf diseases: powdery mildew

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Williams, G. E. 1992. Controlling leaf diseases: powdery mildew. British Sugar Beet Review. 60(3), pp. 4-6.

Root rots - the sting in the tail

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1992. Root rots - the sting in the tail. British Sugar Beet Review. 60(2), pp. 26-29.

Fungicides for the control of powdery mildew in sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Williams, G. E. 1992. Fungicides for the control of powdery mildew in sugar beet. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet. .

Production and Protection of Sugar Beet. Aspects of Applied Biology 32

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Asher, M. J. C., Dewar, A. M., Heath, M. C. and Jaggard, K. W. May, M. J. (ed.) 1992. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet. Aspects of Applied Biology 32. Association of Applied Biologists, Wellesbourne.

Disease control in sugar beet - the future

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1992. Disease control in sugar beet - the future. British Sugar Beet Review. 60(4), pp. 28-29.

The effect of sowing date on infection of sugar beet by Polymyxa betae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blunt, S. J., Asher, M. J. C. and Gilligan, C. A. 1992. The effect of sowing date on infection of sugar beet by Polymyxa betae. Plant Pathology. 41 (2), pp. 148-153. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1992.tb02332.x

The host range of Polymyxa betae in Britain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barr, K. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1992. The host range of Polymyxa betae in Britain. Plant Pathology. 41 (1), pp. 64-68. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1992.tb02317.x

Infection of sugar beet by Polymyxa betae in relation to soil temperature

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blunt, S. J., Asher, M. J. C. and Gilligan, C. A. 1991. Infection of sugar beet by Polymyxa betae in relation to soil temperature. Plant Pathology. 40 (2), pp. 257-267. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1991.tb02375.x

The incidence of Polymyxa betae and other fungal root parasites of sugar-beet in Britain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Payne, P. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 1990. The incidence of Polymyxa betae and other fungal root parasites of sugar-beet in Britain. Plant Pathology. 39 (3), pp. 443-451. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1990.tb02520.x

Rhizomania - recent research and its implications.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Peck, W. 1990. Rhizomania - recent research and its implications. British Sugar Beet Review. 58 (3), pp. 30-32.

Rhizomania: progress with resistant varieties.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1989. Rhizomania: progress with resistant varieties. British Sugar Beet Review. 57 (4), pp. 16-19.

The control of seed and soil-borne fungi by fungicides in pelleted seed.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Asher, M. J. C. and Payne, P. A. 1989. The control of seed and soil-borne fungi by fungicides in pelleted seed. &nbsp;Proceedings of the 52nd Winter Congress, Brussels, 1989, pp. 179-193..

Pests and diseases of sugar beet.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Cooke, D. A., Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1989. Pests and diseases of sugar beet. in: Pest and disease control handbook. 3rd edn, N. Scopes & L. Stables eds British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 241-260

Polymyxa: the rhizomania vector.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Blunt, S. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1989. Polymyxa: the rhizomania vector. British Sugar Beet Review. 57 (2), pp. 31-33.

A taste of Turkish sugar.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M. and Asher, M. J. C. 1989. A taste of Turkish sugar. British Sugar Beet Review. 57 (2), pp. 17-19.

Diseases of the sugar beet seedling - pythium and aphanomyces.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Payne, P. A. and Asher, M. J. C. 1989. Diseases of the sugar beet seedling - pythium and aphanomyces. British Sugar Beet Review. 57 (1), pp. 44-47.

Rhizomania in England. An account of the first recorded outbreak.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1987. Rhizomania in England. An account of the first recorded outbreak. British Sugar Beet Review. 55 (4), pp. 4-7.

Recent developments in sugar-beet seed treatments.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Asher, M. J. C., Winder, G. H., Payne, P. A. and Prince, J. W. 1987. Recent developments in sugar-beet seed treatments.

The ecological requirements of Polymyxa betae .

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Blunt, S. J. 1987. The ecological requirements of Polymyxa betae .

Rhizomania in Europe - an article based on the July meeting of the SBREC.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Thompson, K. 1987. Rhizomania in Europe - an article based on the July meeting of the SBREC. British Sugar Beet Review. 55 (3), pp. 24-28.

Powdery mildew - a problem of the past?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1987. Powdery mildew - a problem of the past? British Sugar Beet Review. 55 (2), pp. 37-39.

The occurrence and control of sugar-beet powdery mildew.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1986. The occurrence and control of sugar-beet powdery mildew.

Problems associated with close sugar beet rotation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Cooke, D. A., Dunning, R. A., Thornhill, W. A., Longden, P. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 1985. Problems associated with close sugar beet rotation. British Sugar Beet Review. 54 (3), pp. 9-13.

Rhizomania - The Dutch approach

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. 1985. Rhizomania - The Dutch approach. British Sugar Beet Review. 54 (4), pp. 30-33.

Rhizomania - summer symptoms and fungal vector

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Asher, M. J. C. and Payne, P. A. 1984. Rhizomania - summer symptoms and fungal vector. British Sugar Beet Review. 53 (2), pp. 36, 41-42.

Sugar-beet rhizomania : the threat to the English crop and preventive measures being taken

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dunning, R. A., Payne, P. A., Smith, H. G. and Asher, M. J. C. 1984. Sugar-beet rhizomania : the threat to the English crop and preventive measures being taken. Proceedings British Crop Protection Conference 1984 - Pests and Diseases . pp. 779-783