Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Regenerative Agriculture and Direct Drilling
Regen Ag Crops & Agronomy
Silica, BYDV & Slugs
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Richard III" data-source="post: 3602706" data-attributes="member: 933"><p>The trial work I've seen involves applying a liquid formulation (which I think is salicylic acid), this is incorporated into the cell walls of the plant making it tougher and more resistant to attack. From the research I've seen it appears reasonably effective against aphids, but not good enough to rely on on it's own. This would suit me perfectly, as the natural predators in No Till are usually capable of handling aphids on their own most years. I think it can be applied as a seed dressing or a foliar spray, but I've no idea of cost or how long acting it is.</p><p></p><p>Silica sprays have reduced slug grazing in experiments, but I'm not sure that a tougher wheat leaf would slow down the appetite of a starving slug much, interesting all the same though.</p><p></p><p>I think silica can work on most crops and should have an effect on any insects that attack the leaf, so there are many potential applications.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard III, post: 3602706, member: 933"] The trial work I've seen involves applying a liquid formulation (which I think is salicylic acid), this is incorporated into the cell walls of the plant making it tougher and more resistant to attack. From the research I've seen it appears reasonably effective against aphids, but not good enough to rely on on it's own. This would suit me perfectly, as the natural predators in No Till are usually capable of handling aphids on their own most years. I think it can be applied as a seed dressing or a foliar spray, but I've no idea of cost or how long acting it is. Silica sprays have reduced slug grazing in experiments, but I'm not sure that a tougher wheat leaf would slow down the appetite of a starving slug much, interesting all the same though. I think silica can work on most crops and should have an effect on any insects that attack the leaf, so there are many potential applications. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Regenerative Agriculture and Direct Drilling
Regen Ag Crops & Agronomy
Silica, BYDV & Slugs
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top