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Root-knot nematodes on cover crops
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are common in South African vineyards and nursery soils, with M. javanica being the most common species. Soil fumigation
By Rinus Knoetze · 2 min read
Hot water treatment - effective eradication of root-knot nematodes?
Nematodes are microscopic worm-like organisms that mostly occur in the soil. There are both “good” (free-living) and “bad” (root-feeding) nematodes. Balanced so
By Tarryn Wettergreen & Rinus Knoetze · 2 min read
Resistance of grapevine rootstocks to nematodes - the status quo in South Africa
This project looked at 20 different rootstocks (both imported and local) to see how resistant they are to five common nematodes found in South African vineyards, including M. xenoplax, M. javanica, M. incognita, P. vulnus and X. index.
By Rinus Knoetze · 5 min read
Ring nematode problem not easily solved
FIGURE 1. The ring nematode, Criconemoides xenoplax.
By Doronae · 3 min read
FruitLook employs satellites to monitor crops
Satellite “eyes in the sky” have become really useful tools to keep watch over crops.
By Sandile · 9 min read
Post-harvest vineyard practices
PHOTO 1. In this block of Grenache noir it is obvious that growth and production are much weaker in the sections which are affected by couch grass.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Catch up on viticulture trends
Bugs, weeds and water use, three things that wine grape producers need to keep a close eye on. Catch up on the latest viticulture research, technology and pract
By Doronae · 2 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 3)
1. Investigating the spread of natural vitiviruses
By Winetech Editorial Team · 3 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 4)
1. Improving poor performing grapevines by means of root pruning or mulching
By Winetech Editorial Team · 4 min read
SA Innovation Summit: 2019 Winetech Pitching Den Winners
The top 15 Winetech Pitching Den finalists delivered their pitches at the 2019 SA Innovation Summit on Thursday 12 September. Attracting entrepreneurs from Afri
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Ring nematode in grapevine - a major problem for producers and researchers
The ring nematode is a plant-parasitic nematode that is associated with grapevine, with it being regarded as being the most difficult nematode to control.
By Antoinette Malan and Sheila Storey · 6 min read
