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The grapevine collection at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
The history of a public grapevine cultivar collection can be traced back to Prof. A.I. Perold, the well-known “father” of Pinotage, who wore many different hats during his career as one of the pioneers in modernising the South African grape industry.
By Phyllis Burger · 6 min read
Q&A with Dr Carolyn Howell
Dr Carolyn Howell is an experienced senior researcher in the Soil and Water Science Division of the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, with a PhD in Soil Science and several papers on irrigation topics.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Q&A with Ms Phyllis Burger
Phyllis Burger currently leads the grape breeding group in the Crop Development Division at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, which includes managing grape breeding projects and the grapevine gene bank.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
19th AWITC, Adelaide, Australia (Part 1): Highlights from the conference plenary sessions
Dr Carolyn Howell of the Soil and Water Science division at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij attended the 19th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference in Adelaide, South Australia.
By Carolyn Howell · 7 min read
Research update: The quest for new Pinotage clones
Given the importance of Pinotage for South Africa, the existence of only a few commercial clones is a limitation. The potential for a more diverse set of clones is desirable and crucial for this cultivar’s continued success and growth.
By Melané Vivier · 6 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
Vineyard responses to salinity-associated soil chemical properties
Introduction
By Sandile · 8 min read
A guide to grapevine abnormalities in South Africa: Abiotic abnormalities – hail, lightning, sulphur burn, bunch stem necrosis and growth arrestment (Part 6.3)
General and introductory Harmful occurrences such as hail, lightning, sulphur burn, bunch stem necrosis and growth arrestment phenomenon (hereafter GAP) – widel
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
From natural resource to scarce commodity
The old adage, “You don’t miss your water until the well runs dry” rings particularly true now we’re in the midst of a drought. Waterwise changes must be implem
By Doronae · 5 min read
