Analysis of plant doctor recommendations across the globe: a student project
Last year, I had the pleasure of working on a project for Plantwise as part of my university course, writes Isabel Williams â a Masterâs student in the Department of Biology at The University of Oxford. Myself and five other students – Amy Barnes, Rosario Bonnie Evans Pena, Mairi Franklin, Zac Lumley and Mary Woodward…
PlantwisePlus most read blogs of 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we have crunched the numbers to present the most-read articles on the PlantwisePlus Blog this year. Plus a few firm favourites. Articles on the PlantwisePlus tools and plant doctor training across the globe were some of the most read during 2022, as were those covering the work Plantwise continues…
Tuta absoluta in the Americas
Tackling the tomato pest, Tuta absoluta, with natural pesticide alternatives in the Americas Tuta absoluta (also known as Phthorimaea absoluta) is one of the most devastating plant-eating pests worldwide. It affects tomato plants and fresh tomatoes. And it causes high levels of crop production loss. Without stemming the spread, its effects are devastating.
Jamaicaâs plant doctors shine in Plantwise programme awards
Three plant doctors in Jamaica â operating as part of the CABI-led Plantwise programme which helps farmers grow more and lose less to crop pests and diseases â have been honoured with awards established by the islandâs government.
PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank joins the CABI Digital Library
The PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank has joined the CABI Digital Library platform. Developed by subject experts in partnership with international collaborators, the CABI Digital Library (CDL) makes it easier for practitioners, students and researchers to find in-depth scientific information in their area of interest.
How are plant health rallies supporting plant health in Burundi?
What are plant health rallies, and how are they supporting plant health in Burundi? Plant health in Burundi is getting a boost from plant health rallies. If youâre unfamiliar with this type of gathering, and how they help smallholder farmers, this blog is for you.
Study proposes measures to strengthen Burundiâs plant health system
A CABI-led study has proposed seven key steps which should be taken to strengthen Burundiâs plant health system (PHS) and in doing so help improve the countryâs food security and ability to tap into valuable export markets.
Supporting women farmers by boosting the skills of agricultural advisory servicesÂ
Agricultural advisory services can benefit farmers in low- and middle-income countries. They can help farmers to learn new techniques, increase their crop yields and improve their livelihoods. They can even deliver advice about global challenges like climate change.
âPlantwise approachâ to promote nature-based solutions for sustainable agriculture in South East Asia addressed at ASEAN forum
A âPlantwise approachâ to sustainable agriculture in South East Asia has been promoted at the 4th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Research and Development Forum.
Plant doctor training: a studentâs perspective
Swagata Saikia, a PhD Scholar in Plant Pathology, recently participated in a Plant Doctor training course. Here Swagata talks about her experiences during the course. One fine day, I arrived at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Titabor, along with five of my friends for a training course entitled âBecoming a Plant Doctorâ. Other PhD students,…