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Soil texture's influence on soil biological health indicators - implications for vineyard management
This article reviews the interaction between soil texture and key soil health biological indicators.
By Roeline van Schalkwyk & Ailsa Hardie-Pieters · 5 min read
Lactobacilli - a source of enzymes for wine aroma
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By Lynn Engelbrecht, Senzo Mtshali, Benoit Divol and Maret du Toit · 6 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 7): Effect on soil enzyme activities
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on the activities of urease, beta-glucosidase and phosphatase of four soils varying in parent material and clay content.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 13 min read
How volatile fatty acids and sulphurous compounds impact on key aromas
This is the final article in a series of three which covers the fungal and bacterial origins of wine aromas. These articles detail esters, aldehydes, volatile f
By Russell Moss · 9 min read
Managing for optimum root health
Plant health is dependent on root health which is ultimately dependent on soil health.
By Prabashnie Ramouthar · 19 min read
Centennial celebration and congress of the International Union of Soil Science
In the last 10 years the word “carbon” has enjoyed preferential attention in terms of soil health among researchers and the media. However, the question is: is this just a trend, and what will be the outcome(s) of this trend?
By Johan de Jager · 10 min read
