Scoring and Assessing Oilseed Rape Diseases in Variety and Agrochemical Field Trials

When
April 2nd, 2026 from  9:00 AM to  1:00 PM
Location
(Niab Technical Training) - Classroom
Niab, Sophi Taylor Building,
Park Farm, Villa Road,
Histon,
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB24 9NZ
United Kingdom
Contact
Phone: 01223 342495
Email:
Event Fee(s)
Event Fee (ex VAT) (Lunch is not provided) £155.00 (ex. VAT)
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Syllabus

Scoring and Assessing Oilseed Rape Diseases in Variety and Agrochemical Field Trials

Code

CP16

Designed for

Field trial staff from commercial contract research organisations (CROs), seed companies, and agrochemical companies involved in disease assessments for cereal variety screening and product efficacy trials.

Entry requirement

None.

Duration

4

CPD points

CPD applied for

Trainer

Dr Aoife O' Driscoll Senior Specialist - Crop Protection and IPM

Content

Classroom module

  • Identification and biology of key pathogens: Phoma stem canker, Light leaf spot, Sclerotinia, Verticillium, Clubroot.
  • Disease assessment techniques by disease type. Using different scales, % infection, incidence vs severity, and protocol-specific requirements.
  • Data Quality & Sponsor Expectations

Field Practical: Calibration & Assessment

  • On-plot disease scoring across trial types. Calibration against standards. Managing plot variability and recognising non-disease damage.
  • Accurate recording (dates, GS), using apps or datasheets, taking photographic evidence.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Correctly identify and distinguish major OSR diseases in field conditions
  • Use standardised scoring methods to assess disease severity/incidence
  • Understand and comply with protocol-specific and GEP data requirements
  • Be confident in contributing high-quality, consistent trial data
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