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Fresh new start for Rootstock
The recent #Newworldwine session saw the revival of Rootstock, an initiative from WineLand.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Healthy soils means healthy roots
Soil fertility can be described as the presence of adequate plant nutrients, and the absence of elements that restrict plant growth, in a well-ventilated enviro
By Sponsored Content · 2 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
Hairy roots - a biotechnological tool for grapevine improvement
Hairy roots arise when the phytopathogenic bacterium, Rhizobium rhizogenes inserts DNA into a wounded plant’s genome, triggering the formation of rapidly growing root masses. The rapid growth and relatively fast establishment of hairy roots led to their use in laboratories, where they are used to…
· 8 min read
Poor detection of grapevine leafroll-associated virus type 3 in rootstocks
PHOTO: Piet Goussard.
By Gerhard Pietersen and Megan Harris · 6 min read
New tonic touch-down: Fever-Tree finds its roots in Africa
Fever-Tree is the world’s leading producer of premium tonics and mixers. How does it keep quality, flavour and choice on the menu?
By Johannes Richter · 5 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
Wingerdwortels book takes root among viticulturists
‘Viable viticulture necessitates scientific farming with roots and sunlight’, were the opening words of Eben Archer at the launch of the new Vine Roots (Wingerd
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Being a Sommelier: Turn your passion for wine into a career
Fashion designers are celebrities (think Victoria Beckham). Chefs are rock stars (think Anthony Bourdain). But what about sommeliers?
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Vineyard lifetime - protection of a valuable asset
The establishment of a vineyard block is a long term investment which may amount to as much as R300 000 per hectare in the case of wine grapes. A longer product
By Doronae · 7 min read
Vinpro and Stellenbosch University revive experimental vineyards
Stellenbosch University (SU) has partnered with the South African wine industry body Vinpro to drive the revival of its experimental vineyards, turning it into
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
