Annals of Applied Biology has traditionally focussed on topics such as plant diseases and physiology, crop production and protection (Leather, 2019). While these remain very much at the core of Annals, it has been encouraging to see an increase in the number of agro-ecology papers published in recent issues. Sustainable agriculture (Levitt, 2021) and sustainable intensification (Nature Editorial, 2020)

For nearly 100 years, electronic bee counters have been developed using various technologies to track the foraging activity of mostly honey bee colonies. These counters should enable remote monitoring of the hives without disturbing natural flight behaviour while generating precise scientific data. However, there are few counters on the market that are able to fulfill this task. One main challenge

Continuing with our new series of special Editorials, named ‘Interviews’ introduced in Annals of Applied Biology in 2020, I am pleased to talk to Mrs Carol Millman (Figure 1) who has been with the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) and our journal Annals of Applied Biology since 1989. I and my fellow colleagues, Profs. Martin Parry and Bill Davies from Lancaster University, UK, and Prof. Nigel

The production of Ribes (Rosaceae) in temperate regions in Europe, Asia and New Zealand is severely constrained by damages of Cecidophyopsis mites (Acari: Eriophyidae) and blackcurrant reversion virus (BRV) (Nepovirus, Secoviridae). The infestation of Ribes plants with Cecidophyopsis mites and BRV infection is a complex tripartite system. This paper reviews scientific progress and knowledge gaps on

The utilisation of interstocks or rootstocks to reduce tree size has long been used in orchards. In the present study, we characterised the dwarfing effect of “OHF51” (Pyrus communis “Old Home” × “Farmingdale”) when used as interstock compared with callery pear (Pyrus calleryana Decne.). Shorter trees, smaller canopy, smaller trunk diameter and lower height of the first branch were found in trees with

The Board of Editors from the Annals of Applied Biology together with the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) and Wiley have systematically discussed new alternatives to make the journal more attractive and useful to its audience in the field of agricultural science. In 2019, Annals' Senior Editors agreed on the publication of special issues on key important topics/areas. The first special issue

Metalloids represents wide range of elements with intermediate physio‐chemical properties between metals and non‐metals. Many of the metalloids, like boron, selenium, and silicon are known to be essential or quasi‐essential for plant growth. In contrast, metalloids viz., arsenic and germanium are toxic to plant growth. The toxicity of metalloids largely depends on their concentration within the living