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Studies to reduce the incidence of chilling injury in navel orange fruit

Hordijk, Jeanine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Citrus fruit exported from South Africa to markets such as the USA and China undergo a mandatory 24 day exposure of -0.6°C during shipment to kill any insect larvae in the fruit, however, this protocol ...
Fruit split and fruit size studies on Citrus

Stander, Ockert Petrus Jacobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fruit size and the integrity of the rind are key components that determine the value of a citrus fruit. The application of 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) to reduce splitting, a physiological ...
Fruit set and fruit size studies on ‘Forelle’ and ‘Abate Fetel’ pear (Pyrus communis L.)

Dreyer, Carlien (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Maintaining constant high yields in „Abate Fetel‟ and „Forelle‟ orchards in South Africa is challenging. Improving productivity in these orchards could be achieved by increasing fruit set and fruit size. ...
The effect of canopy position on the fruit quality and consumer preference of apples

Hamadziripi, Esnath Tatenda (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: We aimed to determine how canopy microclimate influences fruit quality and consumer preference in apples. Our postulate was that consumer preference would be higher for the taste, but not necessarily ...
2013-06-30 The effects of organic and inorganic mulches on the yield and fruit quality of ‘Cripps’ Pink’ apple trees

Van der Merwe, Johannes Dawid Prins (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Limited research is available on the effect of mulches on established orchards. Most of the information available stems from research conducted in newly planted orchards or on annual crops such as green ...
2013-06-30 The root environment as influenced by mulches, on two different soil types and the resulting effect on fruit yield and sunburn of 'Cripps' Pink' apples

Nicholson, Allison Frances (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An investigation into the effects of different mulches on the root environment, encompassing physical, chemical and biological factors of the soil, on two different soil types was done in the form of a ...
Enhancing deciduous fruit and tree quality through the use of various foliar applications

Hendricks, David Thomas (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fruit trees are exposed to various factors that can adversely affect the production of quality fruit. These factors can directly affect the fruit and the health of the tree and can be classified according ...
Managing olive yield and fruit quality under South African conditions

Crous, Jacobus Johannes (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Olives have been produced commercially in the Mediterranean-type climate of the Western Cape region of South Africa since the early 1900’s. As in the rest of the world, South African table olive producers ...
Studies on the phenology and carbohydrate status of alternate bearing ‘Nadorcott’ mandarin trees

Van der Merwe, Izak Schalk (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alternate bearing is a common phenomenon in most commercial perennial fruit trees. In citrus, the “on” year consists of a heavy crop load with mostly small fruit, often followed by an “off” year with ...
Production of the pollination constant astringent persimmon 'Triumph' under South African conditions

Ungerer, Samuel Frederik (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Persimmon production is new to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is well suited to its Mediterranean climate. Export market opportunities for out-of-season fruit in traditional Northern ...
Nutrient management strategies for nectarine orchards

Krige, Graeme Tertius (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The macro-element uptake and distribution by higher density central leader ‘Donnarine’ nectarine trees was studied through the sequential excavation of trees. A large portion, 41.5%, of the nitrogen ...
Cold storage of Leucospermum cutflowers and Leucadendron greens

Graham, Shelly (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Quality of certain Leucospermum and Leucadendron cultivars after approximately 21 days shipping has been reported to be substandard due to ‘drying out’ of leaves and, in the case of Leucadendrons, ...
Evaluation of temperature variances found with integral reefer containers during shipment of Japanese plums (Prunus salicina Lindl.) at dual and single temperature

Kapp, Anine A. C. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Stone fruit is susceptible to chilling injury and intermittent warming has been shown to alleviate chilling injury during cold storage. A dual temperature storage regime was developed in South Africa ...
Cooling and shipping studies on table grapes (Vitis vinifera L.)

Ngcobo, Mduduzi E. K. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fruit quality is the most important factor that determines prices for the fruit in the international markets. Although different consumers perceive quality differently there are quality variables that ...
Optimisation of blueberry postharvest handling and storage

Van Hoorn, A. T. (Aaltje Trientje) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: By world standards South Africa’s contribution to fresh blueberry production is very small, a mere 0.25 %. This seemingly insignificant and unimpressive statistic is, however, by no means indicative of ...

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