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CAI Factsheet - Soil Quality Test Kit: An applied tool to assess soil physical, chemical & biological health on the farm

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

CAI Summary - Helping Farmers Get a Jump on Growing Season with Crop Protection

CAI Factsheet - Downy Mildew in Hops

CAI Factsheet - Evaluating the value of Voen Covers in Preventing Rain and Hail Damage

CAI Factsheet - Evaluating the Use of Organic Amendments to Maintain Soil Health and Cherry Production Under Climate Change in British Columbia

CAI Factsheet - Evaluating the Use of Postharvest Deficit Irrigation for Cherry Production Under Climate Change in British Columbia

CAI Report - Expanding Cherry Production in British Columbia under Climate Change

CAI - Climate Change Influence on Disease Control Patterns in the Okanagan Tree Fruit Industry: A Monitoring Tool for Growers

CAI Report - Wine Grape and Tree Fruit Production - Okanagan Region Snapshot Report

CAI Summary - Evaluating Opportunities to Expand Cherry Production

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.