Technical Articles in this Edition
Extension briefs for Extension briefs for April and May 2022
By Hannes Bester, MC Pretorius, Wayne Mommsen, Coenraad Fraenkel, André Combrink, Catherine Savage, Natasha Jackson and Jan Landman.
Haplothrips on Table Grapes in the Northern Cape – Friend or foe?
Table grape production in the Northern Cape is primarily aimed at export, and markets set extremely high standards for the cosmetic appearance of grapes.
Dekgewasse in Suid-Afrikaanse wingerde
Vername wetenskaplike Dr Johan Fourie gesels oor sy loopbaan en deel insigte uit meer as drie dekades van dekgewasnavorsing.
Lipopeptides – From shake flasks to bioreactors
Lipopeptides have proven themselves to be effective control agents for the prevention of postharvest disease caused by phytopathogens.
Interne verbruining in Cripps Pink
Dit is onontbeerlik om tussen verskillende tipes interne verbruining te onderskei, beklemtoon Dr Elke Crouch, naoesfisioloog in die Departement Hortologie aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch.
Wat leer ons uit die navorsing?
Dr Elke Crouch, naoesfisioloog in die Departement Hortologie aan Universiteit Stellenbosch, deel resultate van Cripps Pink-proewe.
Improved Cold Treatments for Increased Exports
False codling moth disinfestation treatments that are progressively more successful, efficient, cost-effective and scientifically defensible, remain a goal for South African researchers.
Die beste praktyke vir Cripps Pink
Hierdie riglyne mik om die kwaliteit van Cripps Pink-appels deur korrekte voor- en naoes praktyke te bevorder. Opgestel deur die Store-it Groep vir Hortgro Science.
Internal browning in Fuji
The experts all agree that browning in Fuji differs from that seen in Cripps Pink. What are the implications for producers?
Research Inventory
A list of Hortgro-funded research projects related to internal browning in apples.
Die beste praktyke vir Fuji
Hierdie riglyne mik om die kwaliteit van Fuji-appels deur korrekte praktyke te bevorder.
Interne verbruining vanuit die pakhuis-perspektief
Suid-Afrikaanse appels kompeteer reeds suksesvol in buitelandse markte. Hoe kan die bedryf vrugkwaliteit nog verder verbeter?
A futuristic view of in-line sorting
In this interview, Prof Bart Nicolaï shares his insights into the potential for advanced technologies to help research and detect postharvest disorders.