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CAI Report - Enhancing Runoff and Drainage Management in the Fraser Valley Agricultural Sector

CAI Factsheet - Using plastic films in low tunnels for modification of microclimate and enhancing plant growth

CAI Factsheet - Adapting to low light/low temperature conditions using high-tunnel structures in Revelstoke, British Columbia

This demonstration project studied the viability of winter salad green production in a low-cost, hightunnel greenhouse structure heated with compost in low light conditions without supplemental lighting over a three-year period

CAI Report - Adapting to low light/low temperature conditions using high-tunnel structures in Revelstoke, British Columbia

CAI Factsheet - Yield, pH and sugar content of tomato varieties grown in unheated greenhouses in the North Cariboo (2016)

CAI Guide - Blueberry scorch virus (IPM)

Blueberry scorch is an aphid-vectored virus that is spread through and between fields by winged aphids. Infected plants will generally become symptomatic the year after infection and die within two to three years.

CAI Guide - Carrot rust fly (IPM)

The carrot rust fly is an insect pest that feeds on carrots, parsnips and celery.

CAI Guide - Caterpillars in berry crops (IPM)

Leafrollers and spanworms are generally the most common caterpillars to cause damage in berry crops.

CAI Guide - Caterpillars in cole crops (IPM)

Three main species of caterpillars affect cole crops in BC: the imported cabbageworm (Pieris rapae), the cabbage looper (Trichoplusiani) and the diamondback moth (Plutellaxylostella). Larvae feed on the foliage and heads of cole crops, which creates holes that affect the quality of the crop and…

CAI Guide - Mummy berry (IPM)

Mummy berry (Monoliniavaccinii-corymbosi) is a fungal disease in blueberries.

CAI Guide - Powdery mildew in cucurbits (IPM)

Powdery mildew is a widespread fungal disease in cucurbits. Infections can cause early defoliation and premature fruit ripening, affecting fruit set, size, quality and storability. The common name “powdery mildew” is also found in other crop groups, but those are different fungi that cannot infect…

CAI Guide - Powdery mildew in strawberries (IPM)

Powdery mildew is one of the major strawberry diseases that attacks all parts of the plant but is usually first seen on the older leaves. The common name “powdery mildew” is also found in other crop groups, but those are different fungi that cannot infect strawberries.

CAI Guide - Tuber flea beetle (IPM)

Tuber flea beetles (TFBs) are small black beetles that feed on Solanaceous plants, including potatoes. The most significant damage is done by the larvae, which feed directly on potato tubers and reduce marketability.

CAI Guide - Two-spotted spider mites in berry crops (IPM)

Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) feed directly on plants and can cause damage on a range of crops, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, eggplants and cucumbers. They can cause serious yield loss in high infestations.