Search
Results for “Identification”
Showing 1–12 of 80 results
80 results — page 1 of 7
New pest and disease identification technology set to revolutionize agri-industry
Aerobotics Co-Founder and CEO James Paterson.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
The latest sequencing technology for the detection and identification of grapevine viruses
ILLUSTRATION: Shutterstock.
By Doronae · 4 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
Non-Saccharomyces yeasts and malolactic fermentation
The objectives of this study were to characterise strains from seven non-Saccharomyces species, investigate their use in wine production, and evaluate their com
By Heinrich du Plessis · 8 min read
Practical considerations concerning wine hoses
The correct handling of wine hoses is critical, because it can affect the quality of wine.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 4 min read
Safeguarding agricultural biosecurity through insect diagnostics
Insect diagnostics are managed through the Plant Disease Clinic (PDC), based at Stellenbosch University, and have emerged as a critical advisory service for South African agriculture. This article outlines the scope of samples analysed by the PDC, the services it provides and the role it will play…
By Pia Addison and Charl Deacon · 10 min read
What is the SmartAgri project?
The Western Cape government’s SmartAgri project recently reached a milestone with the completion of the Climate Change framework for the Western Cape agricultur
By Edo Heyns · 4 min read
Grape associated fungal communities are influenced by farming practices
Introduction
By Tristan Porter and Evodia Setati · 9 min read
Susceptibility of grapevine pruning wounds to trunk pathogen infection
Introduction
By Sandile · 8 min read
Beer, ale, cider & stout: which laws apply? Know the Acts
Liquor Products Act (60 of 1989) regulates the production, composition and labelling of all liquor products – products for drinking purposes with an alcohol con
By Annalize · 4 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