October / November 2023
Forewarned is forearmed
In the world of export-grade 'Granny Smith' apples, superficial scald is hardly a small matter.
February / March 2023
Ozone and the treatment of superficial scald
The long-term cold storage needed to successfully export fresh fruit, can cause harm to the very produce it’s meant to protect.
February / March 2023
Avocados travel better with ice
Dry ice as an excellent travel companion for avocados.
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.
April / May 2022
Lipopeptides – From shake flasks to bioreactors
Lipopeptides have proven themselves to be effective control agents for the prevention of postharvest disease caused by phytopathogens.
April / May 2022
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.
February / March 2022
Finding Answers to pomegranate questions
In SA, the commercial cultivation of pomegranates is still in its infancy, and best practices are still being developed. While learning about what works, researchers are also eliminating what doesn’t.
June / July 2021
Cold Treatment: Improving Blueberry Exports
A phytosanitary breakthrough that eliminates fruit flies can give South African blueberry producers access to markets in the East. This development will sustain the local industry’s growth and boost rural economies and employment.
June / July 2021
Smart Technology : Tracks and traces how avocados move through packhouses
Consumer preferences matter and growers who want to sell fruit need to know what consumers fancy. They tend to choose fruit based on appearance – at least the first time they try it.