September 2023
Articles in this Issue
Best practices for PSHB
A summary of strategies for monitoring, containment, and eradication. By Anna Mouton. There are currently no registered — or even…
The response to PSHB
South African stakeholders launch a counteroffensive against the invasive beetles threatening our trees. By Anna Mouton. No one knows when…
Polyphagous shot-hole borer basics
A guide to PSHB biology. By Anna Mouton. What are PSHBs? Polyphagous shot-hole borers — PSHBs — are beetles in…
New project explores link between antestia and fruit damage
Are surging populations of antestia bugs in pome- and stone-fruit orchards responsible for fruit defects? By Rae Oelofse. Damage, including…
Red bugs shifting into fruit trees
Some areas are seeing this orchard-floor dweller moving up and damaging fruit. By Carin Smith. Cenaeus carnifex, commonly known as…
Research rundown
A summary of Hortgro-funded apple-rootstock research projects. By Anna Mouton. Rootstock research at Hortgro Science includes evaluation trials and horticultural…
Apple rootstock tables
A quick rootstock reference guide for South African growers that includes the results of local evaluation trials. Notes Varieties marked…
Apple rootstock evaluation trials at Hortgro
Prof. Wiehann Steyn, General Manager of Hortgro Science, explains their approach to rootstock evaluation. New rootstocks offer the exciting prospect…
South African apple-rootstock trends
The industry has come a long way since M.793 ruled the roots. Three technical advisers discuss the journey and where…
Breeding apple rootstocks
Prof. Gennaro Fazio leads the Cornell-Geneva rootstock-breeding programme. He spoke to Fresh Quarterly about the science of apple-rootstock development. By…