
Technical Articles in this Edition
The multi-factorial risks of internal browning in Cripps Pink apples
Research-based risk mitigation is imperative for the effective management of internal browning.
Can adjuvants improve mealy bug biocontrol?
Preliminary results suggest that combining entomopathogenic nematodes with commercial adjuvants increases mealy bug mortality.
The hidden cause of poor colour
Grapevine leafroll-associated viruses are costing growers by reducing fruit colour and quality. What are the latest results from SATI-funded research on this problem?
The 2026 Hortgro Stone-fruit Seminar and Orchard Walk
A record number of participants registered for the rootstock-themed programme and orchard visits.
Stone-fruit rootstocks and nematode risk
How do commercially available rootstocks interact with the three most common nematodes in SA stone-fruit orchards?
Stone-fruit Rootstocks
What have we learnt from rootstock trials and how should growers apply this information?
Spoilt for choice
Industry experts discuss how to choose the right rootstock for your stone-fruit orchard.
Risk without reward
Planting uncertified trees can lead to unforced errors. Plant improvement – what it is, why it matters, and how it works.
Centenary of the Nartia Marsh grapefruit trees
Three Marsh grapefruit trees have reached the remarkable age of 100 years.
Extension briefs August and September 2026
Extension briefs by the Citrus Research International Extension Team.









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