Technical Articles in this Edition
African greening management in SA’s citrus orchards
Managing greening disease caused by the bacterium “Candidatus Liberibacter africanus” (CLaf) in orchards.
The value of phosphorus fertilisation and microbial inoculants
Phosphorus fertilisation and microbial inoculants improve citrus nutrition and microbiology in alkaline soils.
Water quality for irrigation of citrus trees
In light of decreasing availability and quality of water used for irrigation of citrus in SA, producers are investigating new water sources.
Extension Briefs for December 2021 and January 2022
By J.J. Bester, Mathys Pretorius, Wayne Mommsen and Catherine Savage (Citrus Research International)
Citrus breathes easier in smarter packaging
Ambient loading relieves logistic pressures, but presents cold sterilisation challenges that can only be resolved with packaging that allows for optimal airflow.
Cold treatment unlocks new fruit fly control options
When two pests can be controlled with the same treatment, the benefits to the citrus export industry are significant and numerous.
Green mould on citrus
A sword hanging over the continued use of imazalil to control green mould on export citrus fruit, has led to the discovery of alternatives.
No-till cover-crop management
Practical advice for growers aiming to get the most out of cover crops in orchards.
Organiese materiaal
Die noodsaaklike grondstof vir toppresterende boorde.
Die nuwe landbourevolusie
Innoveerders in die vrugtebedryf fokus op volhoubaarheid.
Dekgewasse in boorde
Matthew Addison, programbestuurder vir oesbeskerming by Hortgro Science, vertel meer oor sy langtermyndekgewasproewe in boorde.
Appelherplantsiekte
Prof. Adéle McLeod van die Departement Plantpatologie by Universiteit Stellenbosch verduidelik die oorsake en risikofaktore.
Bewaringslandbou in die Wes-Kaap
Wat kan die vrugtebedryf leer by akkerbou? Dr Johann Strauss deel sy insigte oor bewaringslandbou en die voordele wat volhoubare praktyke vir landbou inhou.
Economic growth – Taking the “long view”
Will the South African economy recover, and what will help drive this? How will opposing agendas related to land expropriation play out?
Dealing with decay – Ensuring table grape quality
Efforts to enhance the postharvest quality of table grapes and in the process unlock and secure markets, was also amongst the topics that came under the spotlight during the recent SASEV information day.
Limiting residues and curbing resistance – The path to future markets
Addressing pesticide residues and implementing best practices to prevent and manage pesticide resistance are becoming increasingly crucial to securing market access, given consumer trends and emerging retail requirements.
Postharvest management of table grapes
On 31 August and 28 September 2021, SATI hosted and broadcast its first online seminar titled “Postharvest Seminar” which was targeted at South African table grape producers and exporters.