National Plant Health Week 8th-14th May 2023

National Plant Health Week is an annual designated week of information and outreach activities, to raise public awareness and engagement on how to keep our plants healthy. It is organised by Defra, and more information can be found on the dedicated Plant Health Week website. The research at Warwick Crop Centre focusses on fresh produce, including ornamentals, as well as other crops including oil seed rape. Projects are centred around plant health, ranging from detailed studies on plants, pathogens and insect biology as well as exploring novel pesticides, biological control and new crop varieties. This plant health week we're highlighting a different research project each day, use the links to explore the exciting projects being undertaken.