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Entomopathogenic fungi mortality on grapevine mealybug
Global demand for environmentally friendly grapevine cultivation and pest control has necessitated an improved understanding of naturally occurring antagonists
By Kwaku Achiano · 4 min read
Leafroll control strategy - an integrated approach
What causes leafroll virus? [Fact sheet 1.1]* • Leafroll virus is caused by leafroll associated virus -3 (GLRaV-3). Other types of leafroll associated viruses e
By Lucinda Heyns & Gerhard Pietersen · 4 min read
The benefits of certified, virus-tested, true-to-type plant material
Introduction
By Sandile · 8 min read
New insect identification service for the fruit and wine industry – the key to good management
Correct insect pest identification is a crucial first step for the implementation of effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs in the fruit and wine i
By Sandile · 4 min read
A method of choice for the evaluation of infection of grapevines
RT-PCR, combined with SSCP analysis of amplicons, is a method of choice for a brief evaluation of the complexity of virus infection of grapevines in a standard
By Dariusz Goszczynski · 4 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 3)
1. Investigating the spread of natural vitiviruses
By Winetech Editorial Team · 3 min read
Small bugs, big problems
There are several microscopic maladies that can affect grapevines. Particularly fascinating and challenging is the dreaded leafroll virus, since conventional an
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 5)
1. Effect of HWT (50°C for 45 minutes) on fungal pathogens in vine nurseries
By Winetech Editorial Team · 5 min read
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
Strategy for the control of mealybug in South African vineyards
PHOTO: Prof. Piet Goussard.
By Doronae · 3 min read
Vineyard lifetime - protection of a valuable asset
The establishment of a vineyard block is a long term investment which may amount to as much as R300 000 per hectare in the case of wine grapes. A longer product
By Doronae · 7 min read
