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Effective microbiological monitoring in wine cellars
The making of wine is a microbiological process with yeasts and bacteria playing a decisive role. All yeasts and bacteria are however not necessarily beneficial for wine, but can spoil it. It is consequently important that cellars monitor the microflora during winemaking.
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Monitoring vine mealybug and its parasitoids
The aim of this study was to establish whether the yellow delta trap used for monitoring male mealybug numbers can also effectively be used to monitor mealybug
By Doronae · 2 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 min read
Traditional and alternative methods to monitor wine fermentations
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the potential contribution of infrared spectroscopy to the monitoring of wine fermentations.
By Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Factors affecting sparging efficiency (Part 1)
A recent study investigated various sparging parameters and assessed the effectivity, while monitoring certain wine constituents.
By Carien Coetzee, James Walls, Steven Sutton & Wessel du Toit · 6 min read
Factors affecting sparging efficiency (Part 2)
A recent study investigated various sparging parameters and assessed the effectivity, while monitoring certain wine constituents.
By Carien Coetzee, James Walls, Steven Sutton & Wessel du Toit · 7 min read
Indigenous leafhopper transmits aster yellows
Thus far, the indigenous leafhopper Mgenia fuscovaria is the only confirmed vector of the phytoplasma that causes aster yellows in South Africa.
By Elleunorah Allsopp and Kerstin Kruger · 5 min read
Esca in SA vineyards
Esca is a fairly unknown grapevine disease in South Africa, although the disease has probably existed locally for decades. This article discusses the causative
By Francois Halleen · 5 min read
Crack down on counterfeiting
With its innovative products Guala Closures South Africa is leading the way when it comes to curbing counterfeiting.
By Wanda Augustyn · 4 min read
A journey into the winelands
Recent depictions in the media of the South African wine industry as being rife with injustices are indeed disappointing. Our industry has made significant econ
By Annalize · 7 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
Fruit farms become tech-savvy
Today we live in a world of interconnectedness, the dawn of the “internet of everything” and shifting technological frontiers. Even the use of robotics on farms
By Sandile · 11 min read
