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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
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
Breeding the next Pinotage: Advancements in wine grape breeding
Efforts to exploit new technologies to breed a proudly South African cultivar which is both sustainable and adapted to our climate are currently underway.
By Justin Lashbrooke · 9 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
Are mulches useful for Integrated Pest Management?
The degradation of sensitive agro-ecosystems coupled with the loss of biodiversity, and the enhancement of crop production, crop yield, as well as the reduction
By Sandile · 5 min read
Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
Introduction
By Sandile · 13 min read
Analytical methods to measure grape metabolites - a review
This review presents a summary of the chromatographic methods that have been developed and optimised to accurately profile and quantify grape metabolites. The g
By Hans André Eyéghé-Bickong, Philip Young and Melané Vivier · 10 min read
On top of tech
How narrow can you go? Many of the implements are designed for steep vineyards with narrow rows.
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
