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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
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
Ring nematode problem not easily solved
FIGURE 1. The ring nematode, Criconemoides xenoplax.
By Doronae · 3 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
Suitable rootstock for soil and wine goal
The choice of rootstock is an important decision which can determine the success of your newly planted vineyard. The rootstock characteristics of nine rootstocks in the wine industry will be discussed in this article.
By Heinrich Schloms · 7 min read
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
