New Research Targets Disease Threat To UK Potatoes, Carrots, And Other Crops

New Research Targets Disease Threat To UK Potatoes, Carrots, And Other Crops

A major new research project is set to investigate bacterial plant diseases spreading across continental Europe that could pose a future threat to UK potato, carrot, sugar beet, and grapevine production in an effort to protect UK food security. Led by Keele University and funded jointly by the government and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the four-year project will focus on improving grower preparedness for potential outbreaks before the dis…