PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr A Erasmus
CONTACT DETAILS: +27 72 477 5887 / arno@cri.co.za
LEAD INSTITUTION: Citrus Research International
BENEFICIARY: Citrus Industry
The scope of this project will mainly focus on the effect of fungicides and other treatments applied postharvest on infection viability of CBS. The backbone of this project will consist fully out of 1 MSc project. The aim is to determine the singular and combined effects of postharvest treatments on viability and reproductive ability of Phyllosticta citricarpa infections. Apart from updated treatment protocols the gaps for future research will be identified.
Objectives:
- Compile a thorough literature review of published researched conducted in this field
- Investigate the singular and combined effects of standard fungicide postharvest treatments and
cold storage regimes on the viability and reproductive ability of citrus black spot lesions - Investigate the singular and combined effects of new and alternative fungicides as well as non-fungicide compounds applied in heated or ambient aqueous applications on the viability and reproductive ability of citrus black spot lesions
