Viticulture research
Near-real-time characterisation of vines
The importance of canopy structure and vigour assessment The ability to accurately and efficiently assess canopy...
Resistance of grapevine rootstocks to nematodes – the status quo in South Africa
Introduction Grapevines are hosts to various plant-parasitic nematodes that cause reduced vigour and yield. These...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 4): Evaluation of a pot experiment on four differently textured soils
Abstract The objective of the study was to design and evaluate a pot experiment to determine the effects of...
The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 2): How nature, tradition and science come together
By Zukhanye Fondile, Tracey-Lee Johannes, Relebohile Mabaleka, Zinhle Msiza, Imi Mxabo, Ziphozinhle Nkosi, Neo...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 3): Soil chemical responses on a well-drained soil
Abstract Most wineries in South Africa dispose their winery wastewater (WWW) through land application, but this...
The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 1): How nature, tradition and science come together
By Zukhanye Fondile, Tracey-Lee Johannes, Relebohile Mabaleka, Zinhle Msiza, Imi Mxabo, Ziphozinhle Nkosi, Neo...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 2): Soil chemical responses on poorly drained soils
Abstract The use and availability of wastewater for irrigation have increased globally and the disposal of...
More Old Vines at Meerendal – now with the Oldest Vines in Cape Town
Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville has revealed that there is a very special single row of Old Vines of Muscat d’...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 1): Annual dynamics of volumes and quality at two wineries
Abstract In wineries, the composition and volume of their wastewater changes throughout the year. The quality...
Sunscreen for Sauvignon blanc
Abstract Kaolin is a chemical reflectant that has the potential to significantly reduce berry temperature, sunburn...
Grape marc – a game-changer for greener dairies?
In an attempt to reduce the dairy industry’s carbon footprint, can grape marc be a sustainable feed alternative?...
