Evaluation and enhancement of Beta collections for extensification of agricultural productionContract No : GENRES CT95 42 Final project report (1996-2002)Towards a sustainable management and use of plant genetic resources native to the European region

Luterbacher, M. C. and Asher, M. J. C. 2002. Evaluation and enhancement of Beta collections for extensification of agricultural productionContract No : GENRES CT95 42 Final project report (1996-2002)Towards a sustainable management and use of plant genetic resources native to the European region. Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ) Gene Bank, Braunschweig, Germany.

Authors	Luterbacher, M. C. and Asher, M. J. C.
Type	D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Year of Publication	2002
Publisher	Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ) Gene Bank, Braunschweig, Germany
Publisher's version	0089_001.pdf
File	0089_033.pdf
Output status	Unpublished
Editors	Frese, L.

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

Fungicides for 2007: options for control and maximizing yield

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

Pests and diseases in sugar beet in 2005

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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.

Fungal and bacterial diseases

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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

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

Pests and diseases in 2004

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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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  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