April / May 2019
A multi-parameter approach to optimise the design and performance of ventilated fruit packaging
TARL M BERRY1,* AND UMEZURUIKE L OPARA1,2
April / May 2019
Assessing the biology of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) to understand its invasion potential into the Western Cape of SA
WELMA PIETERSE1, ARUNA MANRAKHAN2, JOHN TERBLANCHE3, PIA ADDISON4
February / March 2019
Monitoring of Fruit Fly Pests in Commercial Citrus Orchards – Temporal Patterns of Male and Female Catches
A. Manrakhan*1, J-h. Daneel1, R. Beck1, M. Virgilio2,3, K. Meganck2,3 and M. De Meyer2
February / March 2019
The South African Persimmon under the microscope
Dark spots investigated As the major producer of the persimmon fruit in the Southern Hemisphere, South Africa supplements the international market during the counter season of the Northern Hemisphere, especially the USA. The rigorous export protocols and aesthetics standards demanded…
February / March 2019
Mass-culture of entomopathogenic nematodes for the biological control of grapevine insect pests
Since the groundbreaking release of Rachel Carlson’s book, Silent Spring, in 1962, and the surmounting evidence showing the dangers of continual chemical pesticide use, the need for alternative insect pest control methods has increased.
February / March 2019
Penicillium rot of nectarine and plum
Introduction The South African stone fruit industry has a turn-over of R2.7 billion (Hortgro, 2018). Roughly 286.8 thousand tons of peaches, nectarines and plums were produced in 2016/17. Peaches and nectarines are primarily processed or destined for the local market…
February / March 2019
Comparison of standard 11-mm penetrometer plungers against 8-mm plungers to establish the optimum harvest maturity of late season nectarines using flesh firmness as indices
V. A. DE KOCK ExperiCo (Agri Research Solutions), Stellenbosch, South Africa E-mail: info@experico.co.za
