Researcher: Prof G Pietersen, Pathosolutions This project is co-funded by SATI and Raisins SA Aim and industry relevance: Using Ramsey (Vitis champini, formerly Salt creek), researchers aim to identify grapevine leafroll associated virus type 3 (GLRaV-3) immune,...
The use of rootstocks became critical due to the devastating effects of Filloxera on Vitis vinifera roots. Rootstocks that were resistant to this pest were hence used in grafting vines in South Africa since 1872. The Institute for Grape and Wine Sciences published...
Researcher: Francois HalleenNew Winetech funded project 2019: The aim of this project is to identify factors that may reduce or shorten the productive lifespan of rootstock mother blocks. In this study, physical, physiological and pathogenic detail will be...
