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Harlequin beetle - the Waterloo for South African wines?
In this study, the seasonal occurrence of the harlequin beetle (Harmonia axyridis) was monitored in four vineyards and the adjacent windbreaks over three growin
By Doronae · 4 min read
Are mulches useful for Integrated Pest Management?
The degradation of sensitive agro-ecosystems coupled with the loss of biodiversity, and the enhancement of crop production, crop yield, as well as the reduction
By Sandile · 5 min read
Analytical methods to measure grape metabolites - a review
This review presents a summary of the chromatographic methods that have been developed and optimised to accurately profile and quantify grape metabolites. The g
By Hans André Eyéghé-Bickong, Philip Young and Melané Vivier · 10 min read
Berry stress and wine quality
Many compounds linked to quality in wine originate from stresses experienced by grape berries.
By Doronae · 9 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 1)
1. Modelling colour stability and ageing potential in SA red wines
By Winetech Editorial Team · 4 min read
Trichoderma pruning wound protection - when after pruning is it best to apply?
PHOTO: Pixabay.
By Doronae · 12 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 2) - inter-row wind and canopy humidity
The prevailing wind direction and wind velocity are always considered when vineyards are established in a specific terroir.
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 8 min read
Agri Megatrends: Tech remains the biggest disruptor in 2019
Several factors influence the overall sustainability of food and agricultural around the world. We identify the megatrends that are predicted to shape the globa
By Carlin Cloete · 8 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 3) - canopy physiology
Canopy physiological changes of differently orientated vertically trellised Shiraz grapevines (NS, EW, NE-SW and NW-SE rows) were investigated.
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 8 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 5) - unwooded and wooded Shiraz wine attributes
Wine chemical and sensory characteristics of differently orientated vertically trellised Shiraz grapevines (NS, EW, NE-SW and NW-SE rows) were investigated at t
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 18 min read
