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Biostimulant boost for cavity spot in carrots

Trials conducted by Richard Allen Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots

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Trials have demonstrated that biostimulants can help prevent cavity spot in carrots
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Trials have demonstrated that biostimulants can help prevent cavity spot in carrots

AHDB figures suggest that 15-20% of carrot crops can be rejected by buyers as a result of the soil-borne Pythium disease, which can penetrate early in the crop growing season and enlarge as the roots develop....

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