Grapevine trunk disease greatly affects grapevines in terms of yield and productivity. Researchers investigated the effect of using curettage and regrafting as alternative solutions for managing Esca in existing vineyards…
Abstract The impact of treated municipal wastewater (TMW) irrigation on soil and grapevines was assessed under field conditions in vineyards in the Coastal region of South Africa. Grapevines were irrigated…
Background of the study Sparkling wines are produced in different regions worldwide. Their production involves different grape varieties associated with edaphoclimatic characteristics and different winemaking methods, which determine their specificities…
Background In vineyards, the under-vine area is managed to control vegetation growth and to reduce the competing effect of growing plants on vines and fruit development. Applied under-vine management methods…
Background and Aim Soil microbiota plays a significant role in plant development and health and appears to be a major component of certain forms of grapevine decline. A greenhouse experiment…
Researcher: Prof Lizel Mostert, Department of Plant Pathology, Stellenbosch University Aim and industry relevance: This study would aim to develop a system whereby photos taken with a smartphone could be…