Originally from Vanderbijlpark, Monja Gerber majored in microbiology and botany at North-West University. She completed an honours degree in plant protection, focussing on ecophysiology. In 2016, Gerber made a drastic move all the way to the Namib Desert and worked…
A recent Hortgro-funded project assessed risk indicators and storage protocols for improved superficial scald management in Granny Smith apples. By Anna Mouton. Superficial scald is a postharvest disorder of apples and pears characterised by areas of brown or black skin…
Finding the best long-term storage strategy for Granny Smith apples. By Grethe Bestbier. For acceptance by international markets, not even 1% of a shipment of Granny Smith apples may be affected by superficial scald. Unfortunately, this cultivar is especially prone…