Search
Results for “pot study”
Showing 1–12 of 299 results
299 results — page 1 of 25
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 4): Evaluation of a pot experiment on four differently textured soils
The objective of the study was to design and evaluate a pot experiment to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on different soils.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 10 min read
Rugose wood diseases and associated viruses
A potential threat to vineyards and an unexplored, fascinating subject for scientific study.
By Dariusz Goszczynski · 12 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 2): Soil chemical responses on poorly drained soils
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of winery wastewater (WWW) irrigation on soil chemical properties and potential environmental impacts at a new paddock at a winery near Stellenbosch where no WWW had previously been applied.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 17 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 5): Effect on soil K, Na and pH(KCl)
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on selected chemical properties of four soils varying in parent material and clay content.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 23 min read
Testing for allergenic residues in wine – a storm in a teacup?
A study was commissioned by Winetech to determine whether it is necessary for wineries to have every batch of wine tested for potential residues if allergenic p
By Karien O'Kennedy · 7 min read
Steering away from flat and flabby Merlot
A comprehensive study investigated the potential of Lachancea thermotolerans as a valuable tool to produce quality Merlot.
By Carien Coetzee · 11 min read
Repurposing Sauvignon blanc fermentation gas for natural aroma enrichment
A recent study investigated the aromatic losses due to volatilisation and the potential repurposing of the lost fermentation by-products of a Sauvignon blanc wine.
By Carien Coetzee · 4 min read
Promotion of wild bees in South African and Austrian vineyards by plants with diverse floral traits
The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of how the plant community in vineyards could potentially be manipulated to improve bee diversity.
By René Gaigher, Silvia Winter, Sophie Kratschmer & Temitope Kehinde · 7 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
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 6): Effect on soil phosphorus
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on soil P of four soils varying in parent material and clay content.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 13 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
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 8): Vulnerability of selected soils in areas with different rainfall
The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of simulated winter rainfall on leaching of basic cations in soils irrigated with diluted winery wastewater.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 15 min read
