Perry Foundation Previous Research Projects

Until 2009, Perry funded Research projects. Here are details of those funded since 2000.

2009
Cranfield University, Understanding nutrient dynamics using novel techniques in soils receiving compost application

2009
Processors & Growers Research Organisation, The Biology and Ecology of Bruchus Rufimanus (Boheman) bean seed beetle in the UK

2008
Cranfield University, Enhancing health related compounds in UK strawberry fruit using pre-harvest deficit irrigation

2008
Rothamsted Research, Effects of climate change on interactions between winter oilseed rape and the Leptosphaeria species which cause phoma stem canker in the UK

2006
National Institute of Agricultural Botany, Race structure of Ditylenchus Dipsaci and implications for field management

2006
Rothamsted Research, Managing fungicide timing and induced resistance to decrease severity of stem canker epidemics on oilseed rape in the UK

2004
University of Liverpool, Disease control in livestock: reducing the risk of bovine abortion caused by the parasite Neospora caninum

2003
Seale Hayne Campus Plymouth University, Developing new management options for soil-borne insect pests (part funding)

2001
IACR-Rothamsted, Optimising control of stem canker on winter oilseed rape (continued from 1999)   [Read report]

2000
Harper Adams University College, Evaluation of conserved forage peas or beans and whole crop wheat as a bi-crop for ruminants

2000
Processors & Growers Research Organisation, The control of slugs in peas using animal derived deterrents   [Read report]