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Biocontrol in viticulture
Various strategies have been and are still being explored to manage diseases effectively in viticulture. But what do we know about biocontrol, and why is it important for viticulture?
By José Agudelo, Elena Mulero, Gustavo Cordera & Ileana Vigentini · 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
High(er)-throughput evaluation of novel grapevine material for important traits
In a South African wine industry-funded study, researchers focused on selecting and screening ‘untested/poorly tested’ rootstock material for abiotic stress-resistance phenotypes. The study also evaluated disease-resistance phenotypes of potentially valuable grapevine material.
By Melané Vivier · 5 min read
Proving the aetiology of two important grapevine viral diseases remains a challenge
Grapevine leafroll (GLD) and Rugose wood (RW) are two diseases of great concern for grapevine industries worldwide. GLD causes degeneration of phloem cells, pre
By Doronae · 8 min read
Understanding and controlling Phomopsis ('streepvlek') in Western Cape vineyards
The primary aim of this project was to identify the specific Diaporthe (= Phomopsis) species responsible for Phomopsis cane and leaf spot (‘streepvlek’) and to assess the efficacy of fungicides currently in use.
By Lucinda Heyns, Palesa Lebenya, Lizel Mostert & Francois Halleen · 6 min read
