Technical Articles in this Edition
August / September 2022
Berry-colour Problem in Crimson Seedless
Are viruses to blame for the colouring problem in the Crimson Seedless table grape cultivar?
August / September 2022
Research Improves Testing for Grapevine Fleck Virus
The efficacy of detection methods used by the SA Vine Improvement Association certification scheme has increased.
August / September 2022
Guidelines for the Judicious Irrigation of Table Grapes
Comprehensive version of the same article published in the Jun/Jul'22 edition of the SA Fruit Journal.
August / September 2022
6 Viruses and a Viroid
The essentials explained for pome- and stone-fruit growers seeking to prevent losses.
August / September 2022
Viral Economics
The financial repercussions of diseases go further than you might think.
August / September 2022
Test Methods Demystified
Viruses and viroids have the potential to inflict serious financial damage.
August / September 2022
Extension Briefs for August and September 2022
Integrated pest management, Naoespraktyke, Crop and Fruit Quality Management, Bemesting/Fertilisation, Postharvest Pathology.
August / September 2022
Fertilisation A Basic, Sustainable Strategy
The emphasis should be on maintaining tree health and sustaining the ability of an orchard to maintain good-quality yields.
August / September 2022
Siezing a Golden Opportunity for Local Kiwifruit
SA is uniquely placed to supply the northern hemisphere with golden kiwifruit before its fellow southern hemisphere producers.
August / September 2022
Biology comes to the Postharvest Rescue of Avocados
Recent studies are proving that biocontrol measures can keep avocados protected against postharvest diseases.
August / September 2022
The Lenticel Damage Picture becomes Clearer
Finding solutions for lenticel damage is a priority for the local industry, but it is not a simple matter.
August / September 2022
A New Era Dawns for Ethylene Management
The old saying about the drawbacks of too much of a good thing also holds true in the context of ethylene and the ripening of fruit.